Complex cyst shrunk

[dlt5857]

Hi,
I had a TV/US a few weeks ago, the complex cyst which was 3.7 has shrunk significantly and they think it is benign, now there is a simple cyst on left. (not worried about that though), and my fibrioid went from 8.3 to 9.3 in one month. My question is can they tell a complex cyst is benign by size and only looking at it from US. I'm 51 my periods are every few months, last a couple of days and are very light. My GYN says it's all hormonal and to wait for menopause to shrink fibroid unless I'm in discomfort, I have enlarged uterus (13weeks), bloat and have indigestion and pressure. I've gained 20 pounds in a month. My primary wants me to get a second opionion, she is worried about the complex cyst getting larger again,.  Me , I'm ready to just give up and wait 6 months and see where we are then.. Thanks for any advice you may give me..  

[Sandymac]

Hi, I'd go along with the 2nd opinion idea if I were you simply because of your age. I'm not saying it's anything really serious, but it wouldn't hurt to see what someone else has to say.. I wouldn' wait for 6 mos either. I'm postmenopausal and when my cyst was discovered, my Dr. wanted to just monitor it every 3 months. Actually I didn't feel like stressing myself out every few months, so it was removed along with ovary.

And , unfortunately it is impossible to say with 100% certainty if it is benign without a path report gained during surgery (laparoscopy in my case) . However, the fact that the cyst shrunk is a very good sign. I don't think malignant growths shrink.. they get larger. But the 2nd opinion may give you peace of mind.

Take care and let us know,
Sandy

[dlt5857]

Thanks Heidi,
My feelings too about getting a second opinion. Thanks for the answer..
Donna

[justscore]

With all those symptoms, you my want to get another opinion.  The only way to tell if a cyst is not cancer is to biopsy it.  It wouldn't hurt to get a 2nd Dr to check you out and review your other test results.  Hope you get answers soon.

Heidi