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At Thu, 19 Feb 1998, Laura wrote: >enveloped my left ovary, doctors had to remove my left ovary, fallopian
>tube, and the cyst. Since this surgery I've had abnormal gynecological
>problems, i.e. abnormal periods, etc.

The removal of the left tube and ovary with a remaining right tube and ovary should, at most cause a temporary irregularity on menses, presuming they were regular before.

>Question is...what are the specific medical consequences of having had
>this procedure?

As above, littl e to none. >I can find little to no medical literature on the subject and when I do
>go to the OB/GYN I am not offered any information. Additionally, what
>are the consequences as far as fertility is concerned?

With a functioning tube and ovary, there should be no problem, presuming there was none before.

>Any information
>you can provide me would be most appreciated. Also is there anything
>that can be done for someone like me who has periods every 18-21 days
>post-surgery?- prior to surgery it was once a month. Thanks.

If it's just after surgery, give it a few months. If it's greater than 6 months, this needs to be looked into - hormone tests and possibly an endimetrial biopsy.

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