His and Her Health

i am 27 years old. last year i had a large Dermoid cyst removed from my left ovary but not before 9 months of doctor visits to find the problem. (I was bleeding with intercourse). that surgery caused scar tissue to strangel my left tube and began bleeding again with intercourse. they removed the left tube in july, 2002. recently i am haeing abnormal bleeding and periods again. we are trying to have a baby i am afraid to go to the doctor, i no longer have insurance. but i am also conserned about waiting too long. what are the chances of another cyst in my only good overy??? I was told Dermoids are not suppose to be that common. I am so lost.. can any one give me some advise???

I looked this up, and found this information. I dont know if it will help, but it will give you some information atleast.<P>Dermoid Tumors<P>These are not cysts but common benign tumors (making up about 10 percent of benign ovarian tumors). Dermoid tumors are more common in young women but can occur throughout the reproductive years. Prepare yourself -- these are really disgusting! What happens here is that the egg begins developing without being fertilized. So these growths develop hair, teeth, cartilage, and fat. Even surgeons are shocked by their appearance. The symptoms and diagnosis process for these tumors are the same as above, and an ultrasound test or even an X ray can pinpoint dermoid tumors. Teeth (!) often show up in the scans or X rays.<P>Many surgeons will do laparoscopic surgery to remove the tumor and leave the ovary intact. Unfortunately, some doctors will just remove the ovary altogether. Because dermoid tumors can be removed, leaving the ovaries intact, your best bet is to seek out a doctor who will not remove the ovary. If you can't find one, call HERS, an organization that has lists of surgeons who perform alternative surgery to hysterectomy and oophorectomy<BR>