WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1998: Re: Turn off an ovary ? (please respond)

Re: Turn off an ovary ? (please respond)

From: Ann (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 07 Aug 1998 12:22:42 -0500

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I'm not a doctor. I've had many ovarian cysts. My doctor discussed as an option, "turning off my ovary." When I asked what that was, he told me that you can turn off an ovary with medications. It can eliminate ovarian problems without surgery. Hope this helps.

Ann

At Wed, 5 Aug 1998, mjak wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>i have written to this forum before and have not recieved answers to my
>questions. i am not complaing ; as i think this forum is wonderful;
>and, it would be impossible to answer all questions. Often if using the
>archieves I can find answers to my questions. However right know I have
>one month to decide what to do about my ovary. I have an appointment
>with my Gyn in september i saw an RE who recommeds having my ovary
>turned off. i do not understand what this means. As i have only one
>remaing ovary i'd like to leave it alone. i am 31 and hold on to the
>possibility of children I am absolutly clueless as to what "turning an
>ovary off means" If any one could explain this i would appreciate it.
>Please read my earlier post for more info.
>thanks
>mjak
>marcy

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