The question
Hi, I have what appears to be a 7cm endometrioma on my left ovary. I had surgery to remove an ovarian cyst on the same ovary a year ago and it regrew to the same size within 4 months. An interesting side note is that they tested my last cyst and there were no endometrial cells found, even though the cyst was filled with old blood. They are still calling my new cyst an endometrioma, even though they are not sure it actually is one. My GYN is now suggesting surgery to remove the entire ovary because it regrew so quickly. I would like to avoid surgery if at all possible because I had complications during my last one. Do you offer the ovarian sclerotherapy procedure? If not, do you know who would?
Answer from Dr. Geoffrey Sher
I introduced ovarian sclerotherapy using 5% tetracycline hydrochloride (THCL). Unfortunately we cannot access THCL any longer. Therefore, surgery is advised in your case. Personally, it is rarely necessary to remove the entire ovary. In my opinion, the cyst should be isolated and removed leaving most of the ovary intact.
GS
______________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
I am attaching online links to two E-books which I recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD)....... for your reading pleasure:
1.From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) “
http://sherfertilitysolutions.com/sher-fertility-solutions-ebook.pdf
- “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Unexplained IVF Failure: The Immunologic Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYKz-EkAjMqwMa1ZcufIloRdxnAfDH8L/view
- If you are interested in having an online consultation with me, please contact my assistant, Patti Converse at 702-533-2691 or go to concierge@sherivf.com .
- Also, I have just started a new Podcast https://rumble.com/c/c-3304480. Feel free to take a look-see……… And please spread the word!
General information only, not medical advice for your own situation. For that, book a consultation.