Question 1

9/11 found solid mass 2.5 cm. ovary. 2/13 now it's 4.8 solid two part mass.  dr stated if under 5 cm they do not worry. i am 52 post menopause. ?

Accepted Answer

See below.: While there are size criteria for surgery, it's not the only one. If the cyst looks suspicious and/or labs are abnormal (ca 125) surgery may be considered. Please talk to your doctor or obtain a second opinion.

Question 2

i'm 50, post-menopause, both ovaries removed, no hrt, and my dhea is 476. i have hair loss, oily skin, acne. is my dhea high? is this an adrenal issue

Accepted Answer

The only way to answer: Would be by getting blood levels drawn

Question 3

what can cause breast size changes every couple of weeks? larger then smaller then larger again then smaller again etc. like a cycle post menopause.

Accepted Answer

A few things: Hormonal changes are the most common causes of breast fluctuations. Diet, weight and fluid retention are other possible explanations

Question 4

over ultrasound, doctor found 1 ovary is way smaller than other (normal size, simple cyst). were investigating ovulation mild bleeding. estradiol, fsh are normal. is this shrunk ovary a sign of impending menopause? im still having regular periods?

Accepted Answer

: Ovarycsize reduces when you get older and approach menopause. It won't be surprised that when one ovary becomes hypofunction, the other one can compensate which explains one of your ovary is of normal size and your sex hormones are still normal.

Question 5

28yr old
uterus 8.0cm anteverted
right ovary 2.3 * 1.7cm
left ovary 2.3 * 1.7 cm
endometrial thickness 0.5 cm at the 8th day of cycle
is it normal ovary size? worried because my mother had a early menopause at 32yrs, will i be able to concieve?

Accepted Answer

"Menopause at 32"?: Ovarian measurements are essentially normal.  Your mother may have had cessation of her menstrual function, but there are other causes of this besides an "early menopause".   If you are not yet prepared to attempt pregnancy, your situation can be evaluated when that decision is made. There are many options at that point to assist you.

Question 6

only one ovary and chance of early menopause?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Often women with one ovary will start developing menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flushes. But cessation of menstrual cycles usually isn't effected as much.

Question 7

what are the differences between perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause?

Accepted Answer

Timing: Menopause is a single event in time after which a women, due to a cessation in ovarian function, experiences no further menstrual cycles. Post menopause are the years after this event and perimenopause is the time prior to this event -frequently associated with irregular and missed  cycles and hot flashes.

Question 8

are ovaries necessary after menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, they don't serve any purpose after menopause.

Question 9

does anyone have polycystic ovary disease after menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: Pcos is a hormonal imbalance when you are menstruating.  The long term consequences after menopause are thickened uterine lining that can increase her risk of uterine cancer that needs to be followed, the weight gain, the Insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes, the cholesterol and high inflammation levels that can lead to heart disease.

Question 10

can you tell me about post-menopause and estriol cream - help!?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal dryness: Estriol cream works great to help vaginal dryness in women who are post-menopausal, especially when they are sexually active. The partnership may become  positively effected from a woman getting relief from vaginal dryness.

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9/11 found solid mass 2.5 cm. ovary. 2/13 now it's 4.8 solid two part mass. dr stated if under 5 cm they do not worry. i am 52 post menopause. ?

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I'm 50, post-menopause, both ovaries removed, no hrt, and my dhea is 476. i have hair loss, oily skin, acne. is my dhea high? is this an adrenal issue

A member asked:

What can cause breast size changes every couple of weeks? larger then smaller then larger again then smaller again etc. like a cycle post menopause.

A member asked:

Over ultrasound, doctor found 1 ovary is way smaller than other (normal size, simple cyst). were investigating ovulation mild bleeding. estradiol, fsh are normal. is this shrunk ovary a sign of impending menopause? im still having regular periods?

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28yr old uterus 8.0cm anteverted right ovary 2.3 * 1.7cm left ovary 2.3 * 1.7 cm endometrial thickness 0.5 cm at the 8th day of cycle is it normal ovary size? worried because my mother had a early menopause at 32yrs, will i be able to concieve?

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Only one ovary and chance of early menopause?

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What are the differences between perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause?

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Are ovaries necessary after menopause?

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Does anyone have polycystic ovary disease after menopause?

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Can you tell me about post-menopause and estriol cream - help!?

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