I have an 18cm simple cyst will it need surgery to be removed

[Joss2402]

I have an 18cm simple cyst on my left ovary will it need surgery to be removed

[old_before_my_time]

If it's 18cm (not 18mm) then I would think it should be surgically removed. At that large of a size, it could twist your ovary (ovarian torsion) risking death of the ovary. However, it's important to have just the cyst removed versus the whole ovary. Removal of even one ovary has been shown to increase risk for health problems, specifically cognitive impairment, dementia and parkinsonism. Many gynecologists will lop off the whole ovary because it's an easier and more profitable surgery. So you may need to seek out a surgeon with good cystectomy (cyst removal) skills.

We need our ovaries as well as our uterus our whole lives for good health.

I hope surgery goes well and you have an easy recovery. Keep us posted.

[Selena_Marie]

hey so i have to have surgery next friday, i have multiple cyst INSIDE my ovary and the biggest one is 18 cm. my step mom had her ovary removed and she is fine and i should be to seeing how young i am (20 yrs old) but then again things happen. r u an OBGYN or something? but ill keep you posted even after my surgery is done.

[specialmom]

Hi there Selena_Marie. You'll have better luck if you start your own question in terms of responses. An 18 cm cyst, did I read that right? That's considered giant. Is that causing you a lot of pain and discomfort? Are you diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrom (PCOS)? Are they planning on surgically removing that large cyst?

[old_before_my_time]

Selena_Marie, I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. That's a big cyst. If you have a surgeon with good cystectomy skills, he/she may be able to save your ovary or part of it as indicated here - https://web.archive.org/web/20181005231258/http:/ovaryresearch.com/ovarian_cysts.htm.