Re: Simple Ovarian Cyst
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:57:11 -0600 (CST)
It depends on how big the cyst is, if remains there in the next
U/S.birth contol should have effect in a month.
At Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Minnie wrote:
>
>HI,
>I am 29 yrs old, and recently made a visit to my GYN because of abnormal
>bleeding. I have been bleeding nonstop for about 3 months now.
>During a pelvic exam, she found a cyst on my right ovary. I was
>immediately put on birth control. The following two weeks I had an
>ultrasound which confirmed that it was a simple cyst.
>So, I have another Ultrasound scheduled for 2 months from now to check
>on it.
>I was not told the size, just upon the pelvic exam she told me it was
>big.
>Due to the fact that it is a simple cyst, I am not too too worried about
>it.
>MY main concern was if it had teeth or not...yuk!
>Onto my questions, 1.for what reasons could this be causing bleeding for
>soo long? 2.Is there any other symptoms that I should be watching for?
>3.How long should I wait for the birth control, to control the bleeding
>before I call my doctor about it?
>I really do appreciate your advice on this:) Sadly, I was ill informed
>about all this.
>Minnie
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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