WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: Simple Ovarian Cyst

Re: Simple Ovarian Cyst

From: clareS (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 15:00:02 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Minnie:

I'm not a Dr, but I'll try to help you. Please see my answers below:

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?

Minnie: Sometimes an ovarian cyst can affect your hormones, which then affects bleeding.

2.Is there any other symptoms that I should be watching for?

Minnie: Symptoms are vague and vary; you don't "need" to watch for anything. What you do need is that follow up u/s.

>3.How long should I wait for the birth control, to control the bleeding
>before I call my doctor about it?

Minnie: I'm not sure, but I've read it can take 1-2 months. Please ask your Dr the size in cm of the cyst. I hope this helps.

Best wishes.

>I really do appreciate your advice on this:) Sadly, I was ill informed
>about all this.
>Minnie

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