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Re: Ovarian cysts and treatment for reoccurenceFrom: leigh (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 30 Dec 1999 12:46:33 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 15 Jul 1998, Liz wrote: > >In October 1997, I had laproscopic surgery during which my doctor >drained a fluid filled cyst on my right ovary. At the same time, he >also did a D&C. I had been having menstrual problems associated with >the cyst, no periods, long time in between periods and a period that >lasted for 21 days and had to be medically stopped. The cyst never did >cause me any pain at all and was detected by ultrasound. I did have an >endometrial biopsy, a CA125 (blood test) and both were negative. I also >had a blood test to check my hormone levels which were fine. I tried bc >pills for two months but had a considerable amount of breakthrough >bleeding so I discontiued. After surgery, I was fine for 6 months but, >recently started having irregular heavy periods once again. Right now, >I am on day 17 of a period. I do have an appointment to see my doctor >next week and want to be armed with as much info. as I can. Before my >last surgery, he started talking about removing the ovary or possible >hysterectomy which I am not in favor of. I will be 40 in November and >am very interested in learning about alternative treatments including >surgeries. This bleeding is quite inconvenient in my life, I am >wondering if a procedure I have been hearing quite a bit about, thermal >ablation would help me with my problem. Thank you so much for you time >and your help, > >-- >Liz Keil >
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