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Ovarian Cysts

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Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Boston - MA

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Ovarian Cysts

by igailn, Apr 10, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: ovarian, cysts, Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cysts, adhesion, benign, hysterectomy, menopause, ovaries, ovulation, scar, tumors, ultrasound, years

I am going for my third ultrasound, with 2 CA125 as normal, however no one can answer my question. I am 61, had a hysterectomy 20 years ago with both ovaries not removed, why would I be getting ovarian cysts.

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by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.

, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM

how big are the cysts? Turn out benign ovarian cysts are very common in the menopause. Clearly they are not related to ovulation. but benign tumors are common. Also fluid can build up in an adhesion after surgery. that can look like a cyst.
It sounds like you are being carefully monitored

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by igailn, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM

To: Cysts at 60

Still looking for a response, please

by igailn, Apr 23, 2007 12:00AM

To: Thanks for the response

The doctor did mention scar tissue, I just thought 20 years later was a long time for this occurrence. I am having another ultrasound in a few weeks, if the cysts are still there, it was recommended that they be removed. The size is about 3.2m

Sorry but I am not a fan of surgery and the word Cancer is slightly frightening. I'll wait and see.

by igailn, Apr 25, 2007 12:00AM

can you explain scar tissue as cyst after 20 years?

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