Re: 'cycling' after menopause ???
From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:27:34 -0500 (CDT)
An ovarian cyst can produce hormones and cause those sensations.
At Wed, 17 Jul 2002, Curious wrote:
>
>Not quite sure how to make myself clear on this: 10 years since
>menopause can one still encounter some non-bleeding cycling? i.e.
>"bloodless" body changes as in menstraution?
>
>When Crohn's was active there was a DEFINITE correlation w/menstrual
>cycle & severity of Crohn's flares.
>
>After a LONG Crohn's remission experienced a flare 4 years ago which has
>thought to be in remission until recently. Almost seems to be a "cycle"
>to the recent symptoms. In addition for first time have experienced
>"twinges" in the lower RIGHT abdomen which is where "new" area of Crohns
>was discovered 4 years ago. Gastro ordered CT scan instead of WBC scan
>& cyst on left ovary discovered. Abdominal & endovaginal ultrasound
>report not received yet but cyst "appeared" to be a functional cyst.
>Ceretec WBC scan hasn't been ordered yet to determine any Crohn's
>inflammation. Considerably more concerned about any current Crohn's
>activity than that ovarian cyst but wondering about a correlation.
>
>I know spayed dogs can "cycle" despite complete spay and often have
>urinary incontinence problems during the time they would normally have
>cycled. Can something similar occur in humans?
--
R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
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