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Re: Ovarian cyst activating a uterine fibroid

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:35:14 -0600 (CST)


Not directly. IF estrogen levels are increased as a result of the zcyct, maybe, but it is not considered a cause for fibroid growth.

At Mon, 25 Mar 2002, debbie wrote: >
>Has anybody ever hear of a ovarian cyst activating a pre-existing small
>fibroid.
>That's what my doctor told me. Ever since I had a cyst on my ovary for
>a couple of months -that eventually resolved itself, I am now
>experiencing symptoms of the fibroid--great!

--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

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