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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: Tricia <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH
<womens-health@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 6:32 AM
Subject: Ovarian cyst
> I have been diagnosed with a 3.3cm cyst at the right ovary. The cyst
> was detected during my first prenatal U/S at 5 weeks for my first child.
> Went back for my postpartum check-up 10weeks after delivery. At that
> time, my mense has not returned as I was breastfeeding. The cyst is
> found to be still present (same size) and laparoscopy was recommended to
> remove it as there was a it is a bit solid (not completely fluid filled)
> upon transvaginal scan. A diagnosis of serous/mucinous cystedenoma was
> made(very likely) with dermoid cyst (not impossible).
>
> I am hesitant to go for laparoscopy due to the risks and side effects
> involved.
>
> BTW I am 27years old w/o any history of ovarian cancer.
>
> I am told that it could complicate pregnancy later on and that it may
> turn cancerous later (there is a 5-30% chance of this happening).
>
> Would it be better to wait for my menses to return before making a
> decision?
>
> Is annual monitoring better compared to laparoscopy as I have heard that
> cyst may return even after surgery?
>
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