Re: Corpus Luteum cyst
From: clare (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 May 2002 19:07:40 -0500 (CDT)
Maggie:
Wow, 13 surgeries by age 29, no wonder you have adhesions! I'm sorry
that I can't help you more. I've just got endo and had a 14cm tumor
(benign) remove 2yrs ago. Oh yeah, adhesions too. But I've only had 3
ops in the last two years and I won't be having any more as far as I can
see in the future. What were all these surgeries for? Endo and cysts?
At Fri, 31 May 2002, Maggie wrote:
>
>The cyst is larger than the last one, which was 5-6 cm. I have had 13
>surgeries over the last four years and keep experiencing severe cysts,
>re-current endo and of course, terrible adhesions. My doctor is a
>reproductive endocrinologist that only works with people that other
>doctors don't know what to do with. He looks at a hysterectomy as the
>very last resort. I am just very concerned because I know all too well
>that a hysterectomy probably won't stop my pain, not to mention the
>issues dealing with the lack of children!! Even though I realize that
>pregnancy is never going to happen for me, it is just too sad to think
>of being 29, childless and having a hysterectomy. The last time that I
>sought the opinion of another well-respected GYN, she was completely
>freaked out by my history. I guess my mistake was bringing surgical
>notes and copies of pictures from my most recent ultrasounds. I do have
>an appointment with my general doctor on Wednesday to discuss this
>recent finding. She has experienced many of my same health issues and
>is wonderful regarding advice and extra options. Does anyone have any
>of the same history or advice to share?
>>
>>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.
>>
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