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Re: Ovarian Cyst

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From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 6 Dec 1998 20:08:16 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 6 Dec 1998, J. wrote: >
>My wife in her mid twenties, never pregnant, recently had surgery to
>remove a large (greater than 10cm) cyst removed. The surgery included
>the removal of one of her ovaries.
>The cyst was "mostly benign." The doctor said it was not malignant, but
>it was about to become malignant. We weren't aware that there was
>something in between. But, we were told to have children as soon as
>possible.
>
>It's now been 6 weeks since the surgery, she had a post-op. check. Now
>she has another cyst (on the remaining ovary) which was discovered
>during a pelvic exam. An ultrasound confirmed the cyst.
>
>The OBGYN has taken a wait and see position.
>
>I understand that this could just be a functional cyst. But, there is
>obvious concern given that there is history of almost cancer. As such,
>her doctor has set up an appointment for an oncologist.
>
>We want to have children, and worry that this will ruin any
>possibilities for children. How concerned should we be and what
>questions should be addressed regarding our reproductive future (and the
>desire to have children).
>
>Second, what complications can a history of “mostly benign” cysts cause
>during pregnancy?
>
>Thank you in advance…
>
>JK: anonymous@obgyn.net

Withou the exact pathology report, we'd only be guessing and that could scare you worse than what may actually be going on. The new cyst, obviously not there at surgery, is most likely a functional cyst.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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