So I went back to the OB/GYN for a second ultasound and now they think it is just a Hemorrhagic cyst or an endometrioma. He doesn't seem to think anything is serious, he just told me to come back in 6 weeks for a new ultasound.
Is it weird that one ultrasound can have different results from another?
HI: I was reading your comments.In my opinion it is normal to experience kind of anxiety related to unknown .I don't think that your DOCTOR wants to keep you in the dark.He/She doesn't want to scare you more than you are now.Probably you already realized that all changes described as ( mass,cyst,lesion,benign) must be checked histopathologically by PATHOLOGIST.It could be done by certain procedure called laparoscopy /laparotomy.Pathologist takes samples of tissues taken during surgery and analizes under microscope abnormality of presented tissues.This moment appears to be the MOST IMPORTANT not only for YOU but also for DOCTORS (representing different specialties such as ONCOLOGIST,RADIOLOGIST,PATHOLOGIST,HEMATOLOGIST etc,etc.).DOCTORS as a TEAM discuss with each other the best treatment for certain patient .Of course THEY have to consider abnormal type of tissue,blood work results,X-RAY,CT,MRI,PET etc.It helps to choose suitable treatment for each patient.It means that chosen treatment for me by TEAM OF DOCTODRS could be different than Yours even diagnosis would be the same for both of us (It is only my explanation how it works).That's why DOCTORS proffession is very demanding,hard,difficult,emotional etc.THEY dealing with human being and THEY put their heart in it.I got impression that sometimes it appears that DOCTORS are as you mention "very thight lipped". I know that responsibility what SHE/HE said goes with it.I wish YOU GOOD LUCK!!!.I am in the same shoes.It makes both of us anxious. Sincerely KIKA17
Thanks! I know I shouldn't worry until I have all the fact... but that's just me;-)
It's too bad you didn't ask for a copy of the report that was sent to the first doctor. I'm learning to always get copies of reports for my files -- and for doctors I'm referred to.
The ob/gyn may have more information for you soon. Most women have benign cysts, so don't worry unduly. If he thinks you need surgery, a possibility even if he thinks it's benign, please ask for a gyn oncologist to be involved. Gyn oncs have years of extra training to do the surgery and more experience to determine your status. This comes in the category of "get it right the first time."
I had ovca in my left ovary with no spread (that's stage 1A) and I'm nearly eight years from diagnosis and seven-and-a-half from completing chemo. I'm fine, and the doctor expects me to stay that way. Again, don't worry too much until you know what you're worrying about.
Good luck getting answers soon.