WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2003: Re: ovary grow back?

Re: ovary grow back?

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:17:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 4 Aug 2003, alicia wrote: >
>Six years ago I had an ovary removed. A year earlier I
>had a cyct drained on the ovary and it came back as a
>tumor. The tumor and ovary was removed. I've had
>discomfort over the years and have had at least one
>cyct burst by the description from the doctor. I,ve
>had pain in that side when having my period or
>ovulating. now I have it across my lower stomach and
>around my back. My DR. sent me for Ultra sound. When
>the Tech. was measuring I noticed he was on my right
>side most of the exam. I asked him what he was
>measuring. He said "Your right ovary!" I said "I don't
>have a right ovary." He went on to tell that if the
>whole ovary was not taken in surgery that it could
>grow back. I or no one I've talked to has heard of
>such a thing.
>
>I waited for a call back from my DR. figuring they
>would want to see me again but instead I get a message
>saying the Ultra sound is "normal". I've called them
>again and told them about not having a right ovary and
>the Tech. measuring one etc. and requested they call
>me ASAP. Now waiting for a call back.
>
>I've read some messages on the board about ovaries
>growing back or not but if you have any comments would
>appreciate them.
>
>Thanks av

Alicia- I believe this is called ovarian remnant syndrome. If a piece of the ovary remains after surgery it can get larger. Even if it does not grow larger, cysts can form. There's more info in the archives.

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