WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: ovarian cysts

Re: ovarian cysts

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:46:02 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 17 Jan 2002, Mary wrote: >
>I am 18 years old and a senior in high school. Recently, I have experienced
>abnormal cramping on my right side. When I normally cramp in my period, I
>cramp on my left side. I have also experienced a change of appetite; I am
>not hungry very often, and sometimes when I eat, I begin to have a
>stomach-ache. I am already on birth control because I have had problems with
>severe cramping in the past. My mom and my grandma both had problems with
>endimetriosis, and my mom had a hysterectemy because of problems she had.
>Could I have a cyst on my ovaries, and how serious could it be if I did?
>Also, how can I know whether or not I have endimetriosis as well?
>Thanks,
>Mary Lin

Mary Lin,

The only way to diagnose Endometriosis is via laparoscopy, which is surgery. If your Mom had it, and your Grandmother, it could be what you are dealing with, as they are finding there could be a genetic link. If you have concerns about this, go to your GYN and discuss it.

Cysts can be very normal. There are some that are not, but your Dr. would need to look at your ovaries with an ultrasound to see if that is your problem.

Your tummy problems could be IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), which can be affected by stress. Check the archives for more information. You will find a lot of information about Endometriosis on this forum, as well as the Endometriosis Forum on OBGYN.net. Also, check out http://www.endocenter.org for information on Endometriosis.

Let me know if I can help more.....hope this does help.

-- Robin >

>--

~Robin~

List Owner, Chronic Pain Support Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChronicPainSupportGroup

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.

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