Ovarian Complex cyst

[Rosie3625]

I am a 32 year old woman with a history of ovarian cysts, keloids and adhesions.  I had an endometrial ablation 9 years ago, due to heavy bleeding that left me severly anemic.  I am also a mother of two children, ages 9 and 11.  There is a history of ovarian cancer in my family; my grandmother died from it at 58, my aunt survived at 42, as well as numerous cousins.  I have been complaining to  my doctor for over two years about severe pelvic pain that comes and goes; he says my cysts are "small" and "normal" and continues to "watch and see," keeping me on a motrin regiment for the pain/inflammation.  

I recently went in for bleeding and severe pelvic pain again and the new pelvic and vaginal ultrasounds showed:    "Evaluation of the uterus is limited because of marked retroflexion/retroversion.  No definite endometrial stripe is identified.  There is an echogenic area in the mid uterus that may represent thickened endometrial tissue measuring 9.2 mm.  Adjacent to this is a bilobed cystic area.  This is less well defined than the presumed myometrial cyst noted on the 09/29/09 examination and measures approximately 6 mm.  The right ovary measures 4.5 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm and contains a 3.5 x 2.7 x 3 cm cyst with complex echogenic material.  This exhibits features suggestive of a retracting clot in a hemorrhagic cyst. Impression:  Right ovarian complex cyst, with features suggestive of a hemorrhagic cyst.  Heterogeneous myometrium and poorly defined endometrium with small cystic area as described."

So, I have to see my doctor tomorrow to go over the results.  Should this still stay a "watch and see" issue?  What are my other options?  Please help!

[Rosie3625]

Basically, I had a cyst that was 6mm two years ago and is now 3.5 cm (which is not big compared to other cysts, but a definite increase in size).  I have repeatedly asked the doctor to pull out what ever is left of my female parts, and he would rather watch and see if it gets any bigger, or changes is any way.  He feels like my pain shouldn't be as intense as I report (although it wakes me at night); and the fluttering I described to him that I feel in my abdomen is "probably something I ate" (Although it feels like a baby kicking, and my husband has actually felt the fluttering if he puts his hand on my stomach).  I have requested a second opinion; but I'm not sure if I even have a reason to be as worried as I am... but something doesn't feel right.

[hhutchie]

to be honest with you i do not understand all the terms that you used, but my question would be what are they watching and waiting for? you are obviously in discomfort and worried about what is going on with you, so i would say this to them. hopefully your doctor can shed some light, please do not be afraid to ask questions and more importantly make sure you understand the answers.I genuinely hope all goes well with you,please keep us informed and good luck.