After Cyst Removal

If the doctor does not listen and pay attention, it is time for a new doctor.
I use Dr Joe Hermann at St John's.

I will suggest a couple of books to check into - What your doctor may NOT tell you about Premenopause - Balance your hormones and your life from Thirty to Fify by John R. Lee, M.D. it has lots of great important information on Natural Progesterone. Another great book is Hormone Balance - A matter of Life and Health; A comprehensive guide to Natural Hormone Balance for Women and Health Care professionals written by Kristine B. Klitzke, R.N.
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Hi J.,

I have not had any experience with the condition you are suffering from, I have however had A LOT of experience with your statement of not being able to get a Dr to pay attention to this issue...my question is why are you still using him? Anytime you walk away from a Dr. feeling like he is not listening to you, it's time to find a new Doctor. We go to them and pay them to take care of us, as they have gone to medical school and it is their job! At this point if he did listen to you - would you trust or believe his opinion?

I have a daughter that developed female issues when she was 17 and after WE did all the research we pinpointed it down to endometriosis, and it took several doctors and many years before we found a Dr. that would listen and FIND the problem. We kept either getting the brush off of having procedures done that showed the FRONT of her ovaries and we kept being told that all was fine, everything looks healthy, but my daughter KNEW there was something wrong with her body so we pushed on and finally found a doctor that looked beyond the obvious and FOUND what do you know endometriosis BEHIND her ovaries! To make a long story short - after 8 painful years, she had a hysterectomy at the age of 25 after several treatment options that did not work for her. I truly believe had we not pressed on until we found a Dr. that took the time to actually listen, she would probably still be in pain today.

Ask around for referrals from friends and family - find a good Dr. that will take the time and listen to you as a human and not just a co-pay and you should be able to find the answers you seek!

I know a couple of VERY good Dr.s, if you live in the Saint Louis area and are interested in the names and numbers, just let me know and I would be glad to refer them to you.

Good luck and just remember - it is YOUR body and if you feel that something is not right, don't take disinterest as an answer - keep fighting until you find out what you need to know.

Good Luck!

N.

I would talk to a gynocologist. They specialize in reproductive issues. Personally I go through only having a period every other to every 3 months, but my periods are not real heavy when they occur. I went to a gynacologist who perscribed a medicine to 'clean out' my uterine lining every month so it won't build up & possibly cause a very heavy flow. Anyway I guess the symptoms that I have lean towards PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome). I will have to take this medicine for the rest of my life (or at least until menopause). I have also had my hormones tested & they came out fine.

God bless!

I had a cyst and a tumor on my ovary. I would just go ahead and do a total hysterectomy. Check your Iron and B-12 levels also. I use to be really heavy to. I use natural vitamins that has all the iron and b-12 that you need. check this website out.

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I had very similar issues. I was diagnosed with endometriosis while undergoing fertility treatment. A couple years after stopping the treatment (unsuccessfully), I found my periods getting extremely heavy with painful cramps. When the pain became unbearable I went to the ER and they found a large cyst on my ovary and, I too, had my ovary removed.
My doctor recommended I go back on birth control (which I had been on prior to attempting to get pregnant) in order to control my hormone levels. She told me that as we become peri-menopausal our hormones start spiking highs and lows which can make the endometriosis worse. The birth control pill maintains the hormone levels in a steadier wave pattern of highs and lows (like when we were younger) -- and thus should help prevent me from getting a cyst on my other ovary. The goal is to keep my single ovary in place and avoid early menopause from having to have it removed -- and the health risks associated with early menopause (heart and cancer issues).
My DH and I have adopted a beautiful boy and I am at peace with not bearing children myself. I have MUCH lighter periods, no more cramps and feel so much better.

J., my sister had a similar situation. She would just get to work and have to leave to go change her clothes, if you know what I mean. She was in the bathroom constantly, and no matter how big the pad was it wasn't enough. She eventually had to have a procedure called (I know I'm going to mess up the spelling) an ablation. If I understand it correctly, the lining of your uterus is removed so you don't have periods anymore, and is not supposed to affect you in any way. My sister thinks it is the best thing ever, no more periods, cramps, etc. It was a quick procedure for her and she was up and around the next day. Good luck to you.

If you are done having kids I would ask your doctor about Uterine Ablasion. I noticed other women have mentioned it. My mother had it done a few years back. She was having the same problems. They basicly burn away the lining of your uterus and you have no more periods ever. She said the first day or so after the procedure are like a very bad period but then you never have to worry about it again.

I'd like to second the suggestion by Kathy B that you educate yourself about hormone balance. I haven't read Dr Lee's book on perimenopause, but I have read his book on breast cancer, and he has a lot of information about natural hormones and how they differ from synthetic ones, and also about safe ways to balance the hormones to treat conditions like yours, without resorting to invasive surgeries. Often the surgery can lead to further imbalance (as you are experiencing), which is often treated by synthetic hormones, which can exacerbate the condition, or cause other symptoms altogether. Learn all you can about hormones and natural treatments, then find a holistic, or at least progressive, doctor who will work with you to optimize your wellness.

J., I feel your pain. I too have had my tubes tied, and an cyst (but it was not removed, nor was my ovary). I have heard from many with tubes tied that heavier periods are normal. I have the same heavy bleeding you described the first 2-3 days of every period. There is a procedure call Uterine Ablasion that is becoming more popular. I plan to have it done myself in the next couple of months. Basically they burn the inside of your uterous with water, or electrical current (there are a few ways to do it, you should talk to your doc about which they prefer) and it should either eliminate, or at the very least severely reduce your periods. It's not for everyone, because it will prevent you from getting pregnant but with your tubes tied, odds are that is the plan anyway, but this can't be reversed. It might be worth looking into, and if your doc doesn't do it, find a new one. From what I understand about it, it is very safe, and you have all your hormones so it won't put you in menopause like a hysterectomy can. Or cause issues like taking the pill and hormones can. Anyway, I hope you get relief soon. It is no fun to live if fear of leakage, or limit your activity due to your body.