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Amelia |
Dr. del Junco: I gave birth to my third child 18 months ago. During my annual check up my doctor advised me my uterus was enlarged what he believes is the cause for abdominal bloating. I have also been having irregular periods and I have suffered from painful ovarian cysts for 10+ years. We have decided to have no other children due to my age (37 years) and two difficult pregancies. My doctor has suggested it may be time to consider a hysterectomy. I have a follow-up visit next week. What questions should I ask–are there books you recommend to help me research this? Thank you. |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Amalia- |
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LH |
Dr.Del Junco: I have not see my Dr. since the last test, but he suggested before to remove that block fallopian tube. Is it possible to save it, also would the enlargement of my uterus cause the bloating of my stomach. It make me look like I’m 5 months pregnant. I’m 37 years with a 15 year old son, my pregnancy before him and two after him result in a miscarriage, the last one was 08/1987. i’ve never got pregnant since, would this be the cause of what happening to me for the past three years. I appreciate your advice, very disturb. |
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Dear LH- |
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tremlos |
I am a 45 year old woman in great health. a few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst, 5cm x 11 cm. My doctor said that he will remove the cyst with laproscopy surgery. He also said that he will move the involved right ovary. He told me that he will also remove the left ovary, which is not affected. Should I ask further questions about why he is removing the unaffected ovary, since this will lead to immediate menopause, he just said because of my age and that I do not need this ovary either and it could lead to further complications. |
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Dear Tremlos- |
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Marcia |
I’m 37 and have had endo since the age of 13. From the start I’ve had painful periods and just figured I had a low tolerance for pain. At the age of 32 I told my doctor I could’nt take the pain and wanted to have the laproscopy to check for endometriosis. They found most of the endo located behind my uterus near by bowels. They decided not to laser, due to the location of the endo and I was put on Lupron. I hated the weight gain, hot flashes, etc… Unfortunately the pain from my periods came back 4 months after taking the Lupron. My question has to do with my last ultrasound(9/20/01) which shows that I have an enlarged uterous ( 10.8) with many fibroids and a mass on my left ovary. I’ve been bloated, but my periods have been normal and with 2 aleve I’m fine. My doctor has recommended that I think about a myomectomy and/or hysterectomy and she used the C word( cancer) which has made me an emotional basket case all weekend. I don’t have a history of Ovarion Cancer in my family, but I do have a maternal grandmother and great grandmother who both died from stomach cancer. I’m torn as to what my options are and also what questions I should be asking my doctor before scheduling this surgery. I’ve always been strong person, but this has me scared to the point that I cry each time I think about it. It’s bad enough that I’ve always known that having a child was probably not going to happen for me, but when your told that one of you options won’t allow you to even try, that’s hard to swallow. Please help me to ask the correct questions at my consult. Thank you |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Marcia- |
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lrbritt |
Hi, |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Irbritt- |
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mary Leng Unregistered guest |
I have an ovarian cyst of about 9.5 cm. I am booked for a cystectomy. The cist appears fluid filled with minimal debris and complex with another smal cyst inside. Will they be able to save my ovary? |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) Moderator Username: Doctor Post Number: 74 |
Dear Mary- |