Should I be worried?

[Emduran]

Hi, My name is Emily I am 24. I had been complaining of bloating and thought maybe I had gained weight because I was pregnant. I just got married in March and my husband and I want children very much!  I found out last wed. I have a cyst/tumor? on my left ovary. It is 3inches in size. I had a CA 125 test done. I called and the results came back fine. What does fine mean? I have had 2 ultra sounds done and I will go back in 5 weeks to get another done. I have horrible period pains and pain during and after sex. Also,  lots of gas and indigestion. Can anyone tell me what they think... Should I be worried?

[rmarie]

Those are sizable cysts, fluid would be clearer being solid does not mean it is cancer, your age puts you at risk.  However given that you are questioning your Dr.  take your reports and go for a second opinion.  Get an appointment with a Gyn/Onc.  Don't let the oncology part scare you, they have 3 additional years in education in treating women, and do not combine their practice with delivering babies.  That additional time and the fact they are dealing with cysts and tumors every day, give us the advantage of their knowledge and care.  So call your Gyn and ask for the referral, it will be worth it, espcially for your mental health.  Keep me posted,  

[Emduran]

I am sorry those are my terms was 87.2 x 82.8 cm What do you think ? And mostly black. What is the difference in solid and fluid?

[rmarie]

You need to call your physican's office and ask for a copy of the report, they will send or fax it to you.  If they don't I would find a new doctor.  They don't report in terms of inches usually it is cm.  call for the report take charge of your health care.  

[Emduran]

I remember what it looked like, I know it measured 3 inches in one view, and 4 inches in another view. And it was mostly black. What could this mean? I ve learned that test isn't very reliable. Do you think there is another test I should ask for?

[rmarie]

Emily, you want a copy of your ultrasound so you know what kind of cyst you have.  Having them say the results are fine is not enough.  Just call and ask for a copy, then right back and we can provide some additional information.  I believe that cysts that size can go away on there own.  For your information the CA 125 in young women is not a very reliable test, there are many factors that can cause it to elevate.  Good luck keep us posted.    

[Emduran]

Do you know of any other woman my age going through this? I haven't seen any on here. I know there is somewhere out there. Do you know if the cysts tumors my size can also go away on there own? I am so confused. I hear so many different things. Thank you for your thoughts it helps knowing other people care. It is hard to sleep at night isnt it. I wake up through out the night to use the restroom also. That doesn't help

[Yram57]

My cyst is 4 cm and I don't, as of yet, know the results of the CA 125.  Because of my age--57, the Doctor is going to remove the cyst and ovaries.  What I have learned is that cysts can go away by themselves-hence the ultra sound being spaced over time.  It sounds like your physican is cautious, hence the wait and see.  I wouldn't worry.  Stay connected to this website and you'll gain insight into your situation which enables you to sleep better at night.  Best of luck.