Ovary Cyst & belly fat

[GmaBrenda]

Back in Feb of this year I was told I had a 5cm cyst on my ovary (left) went back in a month to see if it was gone or still there.  Was told the left cyct was gone but had one same size on the right.  Again, back in a month to see if that one was gone.  Well, the pain has always been on my right.  I'm thinking the first Ultra Sound stated left incorrectly.  So does the doctor.  After a pelvic exam in Feb. my doctor even made a comment that if didn't "know" from the ultra sound that I had a cyst on my left, she would say it was more like on the back of my Uterus or more centered.  I told her my pains were mostly on the right and that my periods were becoming irregular and VERY painful.  Hormones okay and not in preimenopause.  
Well, here I am in May and I still have this cyst on my right ovary. So now we are planning the surgery to have it removed.  I have also had problems with frequent urine and pressure on my bladder.  No bladder infections. Lower back pain as well.  My stomach looks like I am about 6 months pregnant.  Have had some stomach issues also. (not been my year so far)  I just had a Colonoscopy and everything looked fine with that.  I am 48 years old.
My question is, can the cyst on my ovary be the cause for my frequent urine, back pain, and the swelling of my belly?  I've read a lot on this site that cyst have contributed to belly fat/ swelling.  I went from 140 pounds to 170 pounds in the last year and changed nothing at all in my life style as far as exercises or eating habits.
Has anyone else ever had belly fat or weight gain from a cyst and does it go away after the cyst is removed?

[old_before_my_time]

Sorry to hear about your cysts! I personally wish I still had my parts. I did not realize how much they were doing until after they were gone. Everything changed pretty quickly and drastically.

Best of luck to you.

[Susette37]

I am 53 and have 6 grown children. I told my OB/GYN I would prefer a hysterectomy when she removes the cysts because my mother had uterine cancer, a cousin did too, and an aunt had breast cancer. I've had so many surgeries, I don't want to end up going back to get more cysts removed later. I'll have to ask friends who had hysterectomies what their experience was, and why they had them.

As is, they found out I have two hernias. My colon is pushing through one, my liver through the other. Apparently, people often get hernias after having surgery, which is how my doctor believes I ended up with mine.

I am concerned that my cysts will grow before surgery, especially since I've started having more pain in my legs or feet.

My CT scan was April 29. I don't know what size the cysts were then. When I went to see an OB/GYN on May 3 they did an ultrasound (and an internal one) and found:

Large Simple Cyst = 11 x 10 x 8CM
Complex Cystic Area = 9.9 x 5x2 x 4.8CM
Complex Cystic Area = 6.3 x 6.2 x 5.3CM
No Blood Flow
No Free Fluid

My regular doctor did a CA125 test and it was 23.6. I have had 2 people tell me they have family members whose are either the same, or lower than mine and have to have chemo...even though I've heard below 35 is considered the 'safe' range.

My first surgery to do the hysterectomy and remove the three cysts is June 15, and they'll repair one of the hernias and put in mesh. I have to heal totally before they do the other hernia operation. The doctor said he didn't want me to have to have to long incisions and that 7 hours was too long for me to be operated on.

I will try to come back to post size after surgery, since I found it beneficial to read others experience.

[old_before_my_time]

I had a 9.5cm cyst and I did gain a little weight but only about 5 lbs. My pants were on the tight side but I did not look pregnant. If you are in perimenopause, the hormonal changes may be the reason for the weight gain. Has the cyst grown? How big is it? Cysts as well as uterine fibroids can put pressure on the bladder and bowel and also cause some back discomfort.

Hopefully, your doctor is planning to remove just the cyst (cystectomy) since removal of an ovary has the potential to  permanently disrupt ovarian hormone production. And contrary to what we are told or led to believe, our ovaries produce hormones our whole lives and are essential to every aspect of health and well-being.  

[AlisiaL]

Hello,

I just had my endometrioma removed today via laparoscopy and it was in a serious situation when they went in.

For the past 6-7 months I was having off and on symptoms that I attributed to either IBS or some other gastrointestinal problem. Painful sex, lower back pain and chronic mild radiating pain on my my lower right side. As the months progressed I had difficulty losing weight, hair loss worse bowl symptoms of pain, diarrhea with alternating constipation. My lower pelvic region was a mess. So, finally a month ago I scheduled an appointment to see my OBYN, she was booked up but I saw the Nurse Practitioner instead, she checked my IUD and it was in place but ordered a scan. The tech found an 8cm cyst on my right ovary in the report. The NP was very nonshalant about it and wanted to do a wait and see approach. I was concerned so I made another appointment to see my actual OBGYN two weeks later. In the mean time my pain was getting worse but I was managing with Advil. Then I started my period the week I had my appointment. The pain was the worst pain ever, plus bloating. I lived with a heating pad on me for three days. I was in severe pain when i saw my doc. She took out my IUD and discussed treatment options for my cyst. Right off the bat she recommended removal due to risks of   torsion and bursting.
Thankfully this week there was a cancellation in the OR schedule so they got me in literally a week after my doctor's visit.

This is what they found, via photos that was taken, the cyst had indeed twisted on itself, grew to 12 cm and cut off the blood supply to my right ovary. The ovary/cyst mass was black.It was endometriosis, the doctor had to remove my right ovary and tube.
I'm pretty hopeful my life will get back to normal with no chronic pain. I have surgery pain but that is normal. I'm kind of sad I only have one ovary and tube because I would like to have a second child. I'm pretty afraid I will get endometriosis on my left ovary and really don't want to be on birth control to stop ovulating, which is supposed to elevate, minimize endometriosis from getting worse. Good luck to you ladies who are dealing with this. Ovarian cysts are really serious.

[old_before_my_time]

How did your surgery go? Did you have a cystectomy (cyst removal)?

[Soontobe50]

When you say had so many problems.  Was that before surgery or after?