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Endometriomas
I have had severe pelvic pain for years and had a partial hysterectamy 3 yrs ago. I had an internal and external ultrasound. My Dr. did another internal ultrasound so she could see the cyst on my left ovary for herself. She is telling me that it could be an endometrioma. I don't understand how I can have this when I have no uteris. I can not find much info. on endometriomas either. I also have bladder, bowel, bloating, stomach, leg and hip, and back pain. I would like to know whether Lupron shots or removal would be wiser? I am worried about it being Cancer and tend to think I should just remove it.
I too am having very serious issues like yours. For yrs now I've been telling my docs that something is wrong with me and tests keep coming up normal. Now, that time has been drug on and I have been persistent and emotional in the office so many times, I kept being told I needed anti-depressants, which hacked me off more. I told them if you were drug along like this you would be too. I'm sick of it. What is helping me emotionally is my hubby, mom, family, and friends, but I still cry anyways. From what I have read and been told by multiple docs and experiences by loved ones, every situation is different. I do know that most docs won't take your reproductive organs, etc unless they just have to! I don't know if I have endo yet or not but I'm scheduled for a scope in a week but for the last month I've been throwing up bile everyday and I got severely constipated. Now, I am racking up bills left and right bc all my docs can't fix me yet. I get emotional a lot but you have to stop yourself and breathe. From what my doc is telling me, I'm going to be out a wk just for them looking around in there. The surgery time can vary, just remember, you want them to do it right. Don't worry about that part as long as they don't rush it. My doc told me I will have to sign something in pre-op that they are only to take out important reproductive parts only if it is necessary in an emergency situation. I am nervous too but you are stressing yourself out. There are millions of women going through this and have had this done. I believe it will be ok. At least, that's what I'm trying to tell myself.
Ok... So I know noone has posted on this site/thread in a while... But the situation is now happening to me.
I'm 26 years old and i dont have any children yet. about 2 months ago I was rushed to the ER for severe abdominal and pelvic pain. (it felt like i had a little person pulling at my insides) My white blood count was high and the drs did a CT Scan, they said they couldn't see anything and to follow up with my gyno.
My dr did a pelvic examination and sent me for an ultrasound. They noticed multiple cysts on my right ovary and a 4 cm "chocolate cyst" called endometrioma on my left ovary. I have been in on and off pain for two months, lower back pain, shooting pain in my upper thighs and I have a hard time going to the bathroom.
My dr is sending me for a follow up next week to measure the size of the endometrioma and then to discuss surgery. Also suggested we do a biopsy to make sure it's not cancerous. I think reading about it every day is starting to freak me out. What exactly is the surgery? How long is the recovery time? Should I tell them to take out the left ovary if they HAVE to? I'm starting to get very nervous, scared and stressed out. Someone please help!
I'm 26 years old and i dont have any children yet. about 2 months ago I was rushed to the ER for severe abdominal and pelvic pain. (it felt like i had a little person pulling at my insides) My white blood count was high and the drs did a CT Scan, they said they couldn't see anything and to follow up with my gyno.
My dr did a pelvic examination and sent me for an ultrasound. They noticed multiple cysts on my right ovary and a 4 cm "chocolate cyst" called endometrioma on my left ovary. I have been in on and off pain for two months, lower back pain, shooting pain in my upper thighs and I have a hard time going to the bathroom.
My dr is sending me for a follow up next week to measure the size of the endometrioma and then to discuss surgery. Also suggested we do a biopsy to make sure it's not cancerous. I think reading about it every day is starting to freak me out. What exactly is the surgery? How long is the recovery time? Should I tell them to take out the left ovary if they HAVE to? I'm starting to get very nervous, scared and stressed out. Someone please help!
Thanks ladies! You helped me out alot! I don't think I need to be to worried about this anymore! I do look forward to feeling better though!
Treebee is right. I had a radical done for the same reason. I have never felt better.
Hello,
You can have endometriomas and not have a uterus. As long as you have your ovaries and are producing estrogen the cysts can grow. Once a cyst is 5cm they recommend surgically removing them. I'm not sure Lupron would shrink the cyst it may just prevent it from getting bigger etc. You won't know for sure what it is until a biopsy is done. All of the symptoms you mention go with cysts. It is important to remember over 90 percent of cysts are benign. I had my endometriomas removed as well as everything else.
Take Care,
Teresa
You can have endometriomas and not have a uterus. As long as you have your ovaries and are producing estrogen the cysts can grow. Once a cyst is 5cm they recommend surgically removing them. I'm not sure Lupron would shrink the cyst it may just prevent it from getting bigger etc. You won't know for sure what it is until a biopsy is done. All of the symptoms you mention go with cysts. It is important to remember over 90 percent of cysts are benign. I had my endometriomas removed as well as everything else.
Take Care,
Teresa
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