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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Birth control pills for Ovarian cyst problems
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Birth control pills for Ovarian cyst problems
by galbthola, Nov 21, 2008 12:53PM
I Have an ovarian cyst problem. Before two years was 3.5 CM I didn't check since then. But what I know is that I'm getting my period for the last six months using birth control pills. after using it for 4 moths I stopped one month and still didn't come by it self. But when I saw another doctor she told me that it's not good to take it for such a long time. It will make my body lazy to produce its own hormones. My question is: Can't I depend on the pills until some circumstances gets right which may take couple of years, and get a proper check-up. I'm over-weighted by 10 KG by the way. Hope you consider my case...thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Nov 23, 2008 06:39PM
, Nov 23, 2008 06:39PM
Hi There,
Your question is very important but as an oncologist,I might not be the best person to answer you. This is an ovarian cancer forum. My opinion is that birth control pills are safe to use for long periods of time. Next to the surgical removal of ovaries, birth control pills are the single most important risk reducing intervention to protect against ovarian cancer.
For a more complete discussion about the pros and cons of using birth control pills unrelated to ovarian cancer, please post your question on the gynecology forum.
best wishes
Your question is very important but as an oncologist,I might not be the best person to answer you. This is an ovarian cancer forum. My opinion is that birth control pills are safe to use for long periods of time. Next to the surgical removal of ovaries, birth control pills are the single most important risk reducing intervention to protect against ovarian cancer.
For a more complete discussion about the pros and cons of using birth control pills unrelated to ovarian cancer, please post your question on the gynecology forum.
best wishes
