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447161 tn?1262923084

Results?!

I have my results back from the MRI scan.  It says that my ovaries look normal and the 5cm cyst that was there, is now no longer there!! This is great news, but I still do have some choices to make.
With my family history, my Gyn has left it up to me to either watch and wait (regular vaginal scans and CA125) until I am slightly older (or the reoccuring cysts turn nasty...!), and then remove the ovaries, or remove now, but to be aware that there is a higher risk for me with surgery (from previous Pulmonary Embolisms) an  HRT is also not an option for me (because of the clots).  AARRGGHH!!  Hate it when they do that, sometimes it's easier for someone else to make the decision!
The funny thing is that although that this cyst has resolved, my symptoms seem to be the same!!  I still have bloating and the back and hip/right side pain, fatigue etc, etc..  
If there was something else going on I guess the MRI should have picked up, right??  

This truly is wonderful news for me and sorry if I am sounding like it isn't but I guess I feel slightly confused still.
Any suggestions would be extremely welcome.

Oh and this is our office board message for today...
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." --- Anais Nin

Peace and Love
Kim
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306594 tn?1443387857
Greetings from across the Tasman.! It's always good news to hear that cysts have disappeared, if only Ovca could disappear too.
I suppose you already know the increased risks of ovarian cancer and HRT especially if it's taken for longer than 5 years so it's a good thing that you won't be taking it.
These days doctors only recommend it be taken for less than 5 years due to the increase in Ovca, and with family history I'd be inclined to stay well away from it.

My mother who is stage 4 ovca took HRT for 15 years and given that she only got Ovca in her 60's she suspects that HRT may well have been the cause or a big contributing factor.

Here's a bit of info about it, http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200704/s1901885.htm

Here's to good health!
Carolyn :)
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447161 tn?1262923084
to Ashley and Shari,

Hi guys and thanks so much for your good wishes.
I had a hysterectomy in 2002 because of extreme pain with periods, scarring, endo, blah blah blah...you know, all that great stuff!! I have three wonderful children.
Post op I had pulmonary emboli.  
So.. i still have just me ovaries, and keep having these reoccurring cysts.  The concern I guess is my family history so am wondering if, like you Ashley, to just alleviate the worry down the road, and to go ahead and have them removed.
It is a hard decision, but you guys are such a great support.  I thank you.

Peace and love
Kim
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Avatar universal
Your poems are wonderful.  I love your posts.
I am 46 and just had a complete hysterectomy, no HRT says the doctor, until I firmly establish that I can't get along without them.  Now, I'm pretty emotional, and I'm a bit worried that I will get crazy from no hormones... but did you read my post where my onc. told me that our fat turns to estrogen when our ovaries are gone?  If that's really true, I should be good until Christ comes again... being as fat as I am!

I'm very happy for your good news.  I wish my darn onc. would give me the "all clear" on my biopsy, but I'm celebrating with you tonight!

hugs,
Donna
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388423 tn?1208308371
Congradutations on the cyst being gone.  I was faced with a simular delima with my surgery.  The surgeon was 98% sure what I had was not cancer but with my family history of gyn cancers he gave me the option of having a total hysterectomy.  I chose to have the total surgery to aleviate the questions and worry later down the road. It turned out that I had a form of dermoid cyst that was doubling in size every 2-3 weeks.  So for the decision it was a little easier being that  I also have all the children that I ever want.  But this was the hardest decision that I have ever had to make.  
Good luck with whichever route you chose to take.
Ashley  
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Hey Girl!!!!!!

Wonderful news!!!! I'm thrilled for you. If you do decide to go with a hysterectomy, I will be able to relate with you on the no HRT. I can't take it, either, because, I, too, have had blood clots. I'm really doing pretty good....a few hot flashes and some night sweats. It is hard to know what to do... a lot depends, basically, on how you feel physically, and emotionally, really, too. i'm sure some other ladies will jump on board with some ideas for you, too. Best of luck, to you, with what ever you decide!!!!

By the way, I enjoy your office board messages. Sometimes, they really "speak" to me. Thank-you for those contributions! Have a nice day (not sure what time it is by you0 or evening or both.

Hugs,
Shari
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