A Complex Cyst

[maggie922]

I just only turned 44yrs old this month. In May 2008 a blood test proved that I was Post Menopause as I had missed periods for 2 mths. In July 29th 2008, I had got my periods back and went to the Doctor and he sent me for Ultrasound this showed that my right ovary has a volume of 3cc. The left ovary is enlarged with a volume of 17cc and contains a complex cyst with septated and internal debris. The appearance is abnormal after menopause.

I have an appointment with a gynaecologist on 12th Sept. What do you think the gyno will do.

Is an Ovary with a volume of 17cc a concern? What is the size of a normal ovary. Do you think it maybe suspicious or something sinister? I did do a CA125 that proved negative and also have done cancer blood test for bowel cancer and ovarian cancer and that also proved negative? Do you consider an ovary of 17cc to be big? Have you ever had a person with similar finding's and it turned out to be cancerous. Does the majority of ladies with complex cyst, does the results normally prove benign. I have only been Post Menopause in May, but I have had another period again in August. I don't know why? Please if you can let me know what you think, I would appreciate very much, and what you think the gyno will do? What's your opinion?

Thanking you

Mag

[Sandymac]

Hi,
    I'm glad your are seeing a gynecologist in Sept.. I know it seems like a very long  time to wait, but hey.. it's almost the first of Sept already.!
     What kind of ultrasound did you have? An abdominal one or the Transvaginal US? If you did not have the Transvaginal, one will probably be ordered.As far as the CA-125 goes, they really aren't all that reliable in premenopausal women. I know  you are considered to be menopausal --even at 44?? In any event, the test sometimes isn't accurate.
     Based on what your Gyn. determines, he or she may order other tests. I'm not sure that cysts have to be of a certain size to be diagnosed... I think they can be fairly certain based on the TVUS.. not 100% of course. Actually the ONLY way to be certain is with pathology which unfortunately comes with surgery.. either laparoscope or laparotomy.. Now, if there is even a slight suggestion this could be more than a cyst, they may refer you to a Gyn./Oncologist.. Now , don't let that frighten you.. It does NOT mean you have cancer. Gyn/Oncologogists simply have more training and are better equipped to deal with this...and determine the best course of action.
     Please check out the top right of this page-- "Health Pages" .You will find a lot of information about cysts. Try not to worry and please let us know how things are going for you..

Take care,
Sandy
    

[Sharon2714]

hiyas ... sorry u got to join this club and i pray u feel well
we dont have a physician on this board just a bunch of regular folk who been there and done that but forgot to get the shirt :) ... i hope ur american or else that made no sense

anyways ... they will probably give u a pelvic exam and an ultrasound (on ur abdomen and transvaginally) ... they may order a contrast medium ct or an mri if there are abnormal findings ... unfortuately u cant get a full diagnosis unless ur cyst is big enough (over 5 cm in width) or problematic ... other than the menstrua irregularities do u have other symptoms relating to uriation or bm's ?? they will take all ths ito account when u all decide on a treatment plan

meanwhile arm urself with knowledge ... bring a lil notebook with every question u want to ask and try this link

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god bless u and good luck
keep us posted
love
sharon