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What percentage of complex cysts are benign?
I have just had an ultrsound been told that I have two cysts (one complex) on my right ovary. The test also found a fibroid. My doctor is not concerned about the Fibroid (not sure why not?) but is concerned about the complex cyst. I'm having a CAT-scan next week. I also have severe bloating and gas which I have discoverd is a symptom of the cyst. What I'm curious about is how likely this cyst is to be benign with all this bloating? Also whether I should be pushing for a laparoscopy along with the CAT-scan or if the CAT-scan is enough to determine whether or not it is cancerous. Thanks. I'm just scared, 37 years old, have no cancer in my direct family, and still want to have kids! Thanks for all this information on the site. You women sound amazing and just reading makes me feel better.
Hello...I have found several posts related to ovarian cancer on this site in my searches over the past couple of days.
Here's my situation: I'm 36 years old. Back in February (just before I turned 36), I went to my OB because my husband and I had been trying for months to get pregnant, with no success. At that time, my OB had an ultrasound performed, and a 32mm (3.2cm) fluid-filled cyst was found on my left ovary, and my left tube was dilated and fluid-filled (hydrosalpinx). The dr. suggested at that time that we do a laparoscopy to remove the cyst, and possibly the ovary and tube (this was with an aim towards improving my fertility). She also ran a CA125 at that time, which came back negative.
I dragged my feet on having the lap done, and in May, found myself pregnant. I have had several sonograms so far during this pregnancy, with the sonographer monitoring the size of the cyst all along. The ultrasound measurements of the cyst showed it getting smaller or staying about the same.
Well, yesterday, at 23 weeks pregnant, I went in for another sonogram (because I'd had spotting the day before). The sonographer looked at the cyst for a long time, and then, after assuring me that the baby was ok, she sent me to wait for my OB. Well, my OB dropped the bomb that the cyst has enlarged (it is now roughly 36mm--3.6cm), and now has solid parts, which makes it "worrisome."
They want the cyst to come out NOW, which means that by the end of next week, I will be having surgery to remove the ovary, and in the days leading up to the surgery, I will get steroids to help mature the tiny baby girl's lungs, in case I go into pre-term labor.
I have not been able to eat in 24 hours, because I am so sick with worry. Worried about losing this baby, or worse, having an extremely premature baby with profound disabilities as a result. But I'm worried more for myself right now. I have a little boy who's almost 4, and I don't want to die of ovarian cancer and leave him and my husband and the soon-to-be baby all alone.
Here's my situation: I'm 36 years old. Back in February (just before I turned 36), I went to my OB because my husband and I had been trying for months to get pregnant, with no success. At that time, my OB had an ultrasound performed, and a 32mm (3.2cm) fluid-filled cyst was found on my left ovary, and my left tube was dilated and fluid-filled (hydrosalpinx). The dr. suggested at that time that we do a laparoscopy to remove the cyst, and possibly the ovary and tube (this was with an aim towards improving my fertility). She also ran a CA125 at that time, which came back negative.
I dragged my feet on having the lap done, and in May, found myself pregnant. I have had several sonograms so far during this pregnancy, with the sonographer monitoring the size of the cyst all along. The ultrasound measurements of the cyst showed it getting smaller or staying about the same.
Well, yesterday, at 23 weeks pregnant, I went in for another sonogram (because I'd had spotting the day before). The sonographer looked at the cyst for a long time, and then, after assuring me that the baby was ok, she sent me to wait for my OB. Well, my OB dropped the bomb that the cyst has enlarged (it is now roughly 36mm--3.6cm), and now has solid parts, which makes it "worrisome."
They want the cyst to come out NOW, which means that by the end of next week, I will be having surgery to remove the ovary, and in the days leading up to the surgery, I will get steroids to help mature the tiny baby girl's lungs, in case I go into pre-term labor.
I have not been able to eat in 24 hours, because I am so sick with worry. Worried about losing this baby, or worse, having an extremely premature baby with profound disabilities as a result. But I'm worried more for myself right now. I have a little boy who's almost 4, and I don't want to die of ovarian cancer and leave him and my husband and the soon-to-be baby all alone.
Oh my god MickeyVicki when did you come back? how are you? where ya been? and things
Anna X
Anna X
Thanks for the nice words. I finally got back to read the response. I'm feeling better now that I've met the surgeon, who was really reassuring and nice and said there was no indication that it was problematic. I'm scheduled for surgery and had my pre-op today. I'm hoping it will be easy and complication-free and I can go straight to being pampered post-operation!
I just went through what you're going through about a few weeks ago.
I had my cyst discovered during a US for something else and it turned out to be a 6cm complex cyst with a nodule. Two weeks later another US showed that I had another complex cyst on my right ovary that was also 6cm. My US report said that cystic malignancy could not be excluded.
I was terrified. I'm also a hypochondriac which makes things far worse. I cried constantly and hardly slept. I too had never had surgery (aside from wisdom teeth) and was even crying as they wheeled me up to the OR. You can get a sedative before they put you under. After you get that you're in lala land. Then they wheel you in the OR put the oxygen mask on you and before you can even blink you're out like a light.
My cysts ended being benign although I did lose my left ovary. Of course I also had endometriosis too. I think you will be fine. Lots of women go through this and it's normal to be scared! No wants surgery after all.
Feel free to read a lot of my posts as well because like I said I went through what you're going through so it may help.
Keep in touch!
I had my cyst discovered during a US for something else and it turned out to be a 6cm complex cyst with a nodule. Two weeks later another US showed that I had another complex cyst on my right ovary that was also 6cm. My US report said that cystic malignancy could not be excluded.
I was terrified. I'm also a hypochondriac which makes things far worse. I cried constantly and hardly slept. I too had never had surgery (aside from wisdom teeth) and was even crying as they wheeled me up to the OR. You can get a sedative before they put you under. After you get that you're in lala land. Then they wheel you in the OR put the oxygen mask on you and before you can even blink you're out like a light.
My cysts ended being benign although I did lose my left ovary. Of course I also had endometriosis too. I think you will be fine. Lots of women go through this and it's normal to be scared! No wants surgery after all.
Feel free to read a lot of my posts as well because like I said I went through what you're going through so it may help.
Keep in touch!
I know this thread is old but I've just found it. I've been diagnosed with a complex ovarian cyst of 4 cm on my right ovary. It was found a few months ago while doing an ultrasound for something else that turned out to be nothing. The doctor took a wait and see apporach, and since it's still there (but has not grown) she recommends that it be removed laproscopically. I don't have any pain or discomfort, but I'm really scared. Besides the fact that I've never had surgery, I'm 34 and have no children but would still like to, and don't need anything lowering my fertility at this age! I have an appointment with a gynecological oncologist next week, and even the name of the doctor's speciality scares me. The posts on this thread have been really comforting, but I think I'm going to continue to be scared nonetheless. Thanks.
I had three kids and I had one ovary. One can do the job of two no problem.
Katie
Katie
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