WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: Progesterone to treat Cysts?

Re: Progesterone to treat Cysts?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 19:04:28 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 3 Nov 1999, Erin wrote: >
>I talked to my doctor's nurse over the phone today and she said I could
>either wait for the cyst to go away on its own or come in for a
>progesterone shot. (I could be mixed up btw shot and pill?) I opted for
>the progesterone rather than just waiting because I'm tired of suffering
>with this and am suspicious that a lot of the nausea and irritable bowel
>may be linked to the cyst. I didn't have problems with them until about
>2 months ago. I have two questions. Will the progesterone have any
>adverse effects on the effectiveness of my OC's?

Not one to second guess anyone (usually), I can tell you there is absolutely no advantage to the progesterone shot or pills if you're on the pill (OC)>

>Is progesterone
>treatment of cysts one of those myths or things that have been disproven
>like the OC's have?

Myth, oh myth. (Did you ever see that in the Muppets Movie?)

>(re Dr. Marchbein's reply to the msg "Uterine
>Cyst") They're also going to schedule me for another sono in a month to
>see if it's gone yet. If it's not, what would be your next suggestion
>for treatment? Thanks so much everyone!

For cysts smaller than 6-7 cm, wait 2-3 months for the first sono and if it's getting smaller or staying the same, just follow with sonos.

>Erin

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

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