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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Dermoid Cyst
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Dermoid Cyst
by Promoore, Nov 21, 2007 09:08AM
My girlfriend just discovered that she has a dermoid cyst. The doctor said it was about the size of a baseball. She's 18 and she will be getting it removed within the next month.
My main question is: what will a doctor do to take care of this and when done will she be able to get pregent?
I know we're young and everything but i plan to marry her and everything and i want to start a family with her but i want to make sure that she'll be able to have children. If not, then thats not a super big deal we'll work around that cause i love her. If you could help me, that would make me feel better and less worried. Thank you
My main question is: what will a doctor do to take care of this and when done will she be able to get pregent?
I know we're young and everything but i plan to marry her and everything and i want to start a family with her but i want to make sure that she'll be able to have children. If not, then thats not a super big deal we'll work around that cause i love her. If you could help me, that would make me feel better and less worried. Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Dec 02, 2007 04:55PM
, Dec 02, 2007 04:55PM
Hi there
She will be able to have children. usually it is possible to just remove the dermoid and leave the ovary. Every now and then that is not possible to save the ovary because the dermoid is too big but it is still possible to get pregnant with one ovary
take care. I hope all goes well with her surgery.
She will be able to have children. usually it is possible to just remove the dermoid and leave the ovary. Every now and then that is not possible to save the ovary because the dermoid is too big but it is still possible to get pregnant with one ovary
take care. I hope all goes well with her surgery.
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thank you again
We always try to leave as much ovarian tissue as possible. the more the better but women can get pregnant on one ovary without trouble
take care
I pray this surgery goes well and that you have as much love, hope, faith and blessings as I feel we have.