WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] Ovarian Cyst Surgery

Re: [Birth Control] Ovarian Cyst Surgery

From: Jane (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:44:14 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 18 Nov 2001, clare wrote: >
>Hi Jane:
>
>I'm not a Dr., but I've had an ovarian tumour removed, so possibly I can
>help with your questions.
>
>At Fri, 16 Nov 2001, Jane wrote:
>>
>>I am 29 years old, and I was diagnosed with the ovarian cyst on my left
>>ovary 8 months ago, but it is possible that it was there before. My
>>doctor suggested that we wait and see if it is going to dissolve of its
>>own, and I had several ultrasounds and vaginal ultrasounds. My last one
>>of October 25th showed that the cyst was still there, and slightly
>>increased in size-its size is 9.5-10 cm, and they are not sure what's
>>inside: some sort of debris, perhaps old blood. I finally met with my
>>GYN, and she suggested surgery to remove it, but she was a little vague
>>about the alternatives-she only said that it is not going away. My
>>question is-is the surgery the best way, and how commonly it is
>>suggested as a solution, and are there some alternatives at this point.
>
>>Surgury is the only alternative I've ever read of at this point - s/he should still be able to remove it laproscopically (the sooner the better) which is a smaller surgery than a laparotomy, with a short recovery period.
>
>>Also, my GYN said that the recent changes occurring in my menstrual
>>cycle, namely their longer duration, extremely heavy flow, and bleeding
>>in between periods are not necessarily the results of me having a cyst. (snipped for space)
>My GYN said that
>>all those things maybe have nothing to do with the cyst, but she didn't
>>suggest what it could be the cause of it and what I should do, other
>>than to wait after the surgery and see if the problems remain. My
>>question is would you agree with this course of action, considering that
>>I still every day feel a little bit of pain in my lower abdominal area
>>and vaginal area.
>
>Brings back memories of my symptoms before I had mine removed. I bet
>that most of them go away after the surgery. I did have to have an
>ablation eventually to control the heavy bleeding, but I am much older
>than you are! Best wishes and good luck.
>
>Clare, thank you very much for sharing your experiences with me, it was very helpful.
>--
>

--
Jane

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