I'm 42 and have been having the night sweats for about 8 months. The clincher of my story is that I went for a routine gyn exam on 5/23/06 and was told my the midwife I saw that I was fine. I kept having the heavy periods, facial hair... and a whole gambit of different problems and I kept calling the doctor back every month. I finally spoke to my primary care doctor and she referred me to a different gyn. This new doctor said the dermoids were there back during that exam in May. I have since filed a complaint with the OPMC against the midwife because my new gyn said I had clear signs that something was wrong. I just kept thinking that I was starting menopause. I have a history a cancer in my family and I am not so happy about doing the hormones. Especially since my sister, 2 cousins and an aunt on my mom's side have all had breast cancer.
Oh yeah, and today is day 1 of being smoke free.
Good luck with your surgery and keep me posted!
Hi everyone, I'm having a small Dermoid cyst removed Feb. 13, my understanding is that they usually are benign. I do worry because I am 63, I don't know if the older you are your risk increases. Good luck to all!
Hi Navy mom :) Your story is very similar to mine. I had my right ovary out 6 years ago because of a large dermoid cyst. Also had my uterus removed 3 years ago due to fibroids and endometriosis. Now I have a complex cyst on my left ovary. I have surgery scheduled for February 14th. I had a CA125 done and it was under 21. From what I have been reading on this forum, most of these types of cysts are usually benign. I am 36, and I just keep thinking that maybe my age will be on my side. But it is scary until you find out for sure.
This cyst has been present for a year. It was found in Dec. of 06. My doctor gave me the option to wait and look at it again in 6 weeks, or go in and look now. Needless to say, I decided to go now. I just want to know and I just want to be rid of the pain and discomfort that it causes. I am sure you can relate.
Another concern that I have is going into menopause early. I guess I will cross that bridge if and when I have to. Good Luck to you.
Sheri
Hi everyone, I'm having a small Dermoid cyst removed Feb. 13, my understanding is that they usually are benign. I do worry because I am 63, I don't know if the older you are your risk increases. Good luck to all!
The chances of your dermoid being benign are about 98%. Sounds pretty good to me :)
Anna x