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I have a few more questions regarding the laparoscopy for my ovarian cyst/mass/growth/whatever.
1) I have read that in the even an ovary is removed or does not function properly, the other ovary will take over and produce an egg each month rather than every other month. However, I also recall that at some point during fetal development a female has all the ova that she will ever have. So the question that I have is whether or not in the event my ovary is removed the onset of menopause will be expedited?
2) What other hormonal fluctuations might I anticipate?
3) This might be a little vain, but when my mom's dermoid cyst was removed (although not by laparoscopy) from her ovary, the incision was placed in such a way that it would not be apparent should she be in a bathing suit is this possible with this technique and would a surgeon still take this kind of care. Please, don't laugh at me!
In Reply to: Laparoscopy posted by P [20.15] on January 28, 2004 at 21:08:48:
My incision is extremely low and not visible in anyway. I had a laparatomy. If you have a laparascopy, then they won't be visible.
I don't know if I produce an egg every month, but I do know that I haven't missed a period and it is my understanding that you have to ovulate in order to have a period. (I only have one ovary.)
I would like to know the answers to your other questions too, so I will keep watching your posts.
Berji
In Reply to: Laparoscopy posted by P [20.15] on January 28, 2004 at 21:08:48:
Hi, P & Berji.
Even 1/4th of one ovary is plenty for normal cycling and fertility. Remember that the function of ovarian tissue is a systemic mechanism and had nothing to do with how much ovarian tissue is present.
Hope this helps.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Laparoscopy (Archive in functional anatomy.) posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on January 29, 2004 at 11:45:01:
Is it true you are born with a certain amount of eggs and once they are gone then you go through menopause?
I have heard that about the egg part, but never known if it was in fact true.
Also, if you do have a certain amount of eggs, then when part of an ovary or a whole ovary is gone, does it mean you now have less?
I guess I don't really understand your response.
Thanks for your response,
Berji
In Reply to: Re: Laparoscopy posted by berji [221.123] on January 29, 2004 at 10:59:18:
Thanks. I know that my mom's surgery, the intention was to put the incision just above the (because I don't know a better, less graphic way to state it) just above where the pubic hairline begins.
In Reply to: Re: Laparoscopy (Archive in functional anatomy.) posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on January 29, 2004 at 11:45:01:
Okay, I understand this part. However, what I don't understand completely is whether the ova that would be released by an ovary in the future would already be in that ovary and, thus, removed via oopherectomy.
In Reply to: Laparoscopy posted by P [20.15] on January 28, 2004 at 21:08:48:
I don't really know what term I should be using to describe this thing. It is described as fluid filled (probably blood) but with seemingly solid components. Thus, I don't know if it is a cyst or a mass.
However, my question is that regardless of what it is or what is causing it the ovarian tissue begins to be destroyed at over 5 or 6 cm. Does this seem accurate?
In Reply to: Laparoscopy posted by P [20.15] on January 28, 2004 at 21:08:48:
Are you sure you have to have the ovary removed?I had a cyst drained from the belly button and have had no more problems with cysts.
In Reply to: Re: Laparoscopy (Archive in functional anatomy.) posted by berji [221.123] on January 29, 2004 at 12:23:48:
Berji.
There are many more eggs than anyone could ever use. It is the hypothalamic switching off the maturing of those eggs that produces menopause.
Hope this helps.
Walt
In Reply to: Also posted by Paige [20.15] on January 29, 2004 at 13:47:12:
Paige,
The solid components are the worrisome parts. That is why you need a diagnosis. Has a needle biopsy been suggested?
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Also posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on January 30, 2004 at 07:34:27:
The gynecologist wants to see the CT scan that was done this afternoon. Then we will meet about the results when she gets them in a week. I think the next step would be the laparoscopy although I don't know if the CT scan will change things. I assume that a biopsy will be done of the cyst or ovary once its removed.
Would a needle biopsy be a better approach? Hehe. Funny you should mention it because I just returned from a fainting and vomiting experience with the IV I was given for the CT scan.
In Reply to: Re: Laparoscopy (Archive in functional anatomy.) posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on January 30, 2004 at 07:24:58:
This does help. I didn't think about that but now that you have said that I believe that I knew or learned somewhere than there are an astronomical number of eggs.
In Reply to: Re: Laparoscopy posted by DEBBIE [6.847] on January 30, 2004 at 04:20:00:
The ovary may be removed or simply the cyst. The problem is that my cyst is what I guess is termed a complex cyst. It is partially solid and the fluid that is within it is blood which is not the type of fluid that is normally in an ovarian cyst. Thus, there is a possibility that it is the result of endometriosis or malignancy among other things. Thus, I think that simply draining it will not be what happens.
In Reply to: Also posted by Paige [20.15] on January 29, 2004 at 13:47:12:
"I don't really know what term I should be using to describe this thing. It is described as fluid filled (probably blood) but with seemingly solid components. Thus, I don't know if it is a cyst or a mass."
This is a "complex cyst" and warrants further investigation.
In Reply to: Re: Also posted by Renee [1011.653] on February 01, 2004 at 11:21:11:
No shit, Renee!!!! Stop responding to my posts.
In Reply to: Re: Also posted by P [15.15] on February 06, 2004 at 13:02:03:
Your ignorance is only surpassed by your arrogance.
The medical term for this is complex cyst, you idiot!!!
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