WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Ovarian cysts Dr.Lapidus

Re: Ovarian cysts Dr.Lapidus

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 06:39:40 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Age 29 6yrs post TAH w/RSO. The cysts are quite painful upon exam and
>during intercourse. They didnt tell me the size just that there were
>"some cysts on your ultrasound" . Have been present quite some time, so
>suspect they are not going away on their own like I have heard some do.
>
>>At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>>
>>>What can be done for ovarian cysts other than taking hormones?
>
>At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. wrote:
>>Depends on the age of the patient and the size of the cysts.
>>

At age 26 with only one ovary left the risk of removing them surgically is losing the ovary and therefore going into the menopause, so I would try medical treatment unless there are suspicious of something bad.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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