Re: Corpus Luteum cyst
From: clare (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 May 2002 17:23:34 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Maggie:
How big was that corpus luteum cyst? Perhaps you could get a copy of the
ultrasound report and post what it said. Hysterectomy is not a "cure
all" (although it works quite well for some) and I think you are quite
wise to consider other avenues at your age. I think a second opinion is
a must. Have you tried any meds to reduce the cysts? Adhesions may be a
problem again with another surgery. Best wishes.
P.S. I'm not a Dr.
At Fri, 31 May 2002, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote:
>
>At Thu, 30 May 2002, Maggie wrote:
>>
>>I posted a message a few days ago regarding the fact that I thought I
>>had a miscarriage. I was experienceing severe back pain, sudden
>>bleeding and nausea over a week before my period ws expected. After
>>speaking with my GYN, he was VERY concerned that I had an ectopic
>>pregnancy and wanted to see me immediately. During an ultrasound he
>>noted that I have a corpus luteum cyst 3-4 times larger than my uterus
>>on one ovary and three golf ball-sized cysts on the other ovary.
>>
>>He has been strongly urging me to have a hysterectomy over the last year
>>due to my history of severe ovarian cysts, abdominal adhesions and endo.
>>This episode has involved terrible back pain, severe bleeding and
>>nausea. He explained that the corpus luteum cyst is large, producing
>>progesterone and may or may not disappear on its own. His only course
>>of treatment is to wait and see what happens or go ahead and have a
>>hysterctomy to end my episodes of surgery after surgery to temporarily
>>"fix" my problems. I am just 29 and don't have any children. Is there
>>any other way to stop this cycle of surgery after surgery? Is there any
>>way to "fix" the current problem other than a hysterctomy? I can handle
>>the fact that I can't have children, but the idea of a hysterctomy
>>devastates me. Any advice is appreciated!
>
>Get a second opinion from another OBGYN.
>
>--
>R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.
>
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