Cysts

[cooper313]

I was in the ER last night after 2 months of feeling full and like I should burst with pain. I was told that I have bleeding cysts, no more than that but to see a GYN in the next couple of days. I do have an appt for the am. I have been looking and everything that explains my pain is linked to ovarian cancer. I have a history of cancer in the family.
Can these be cancer, how can they be sure just cysts? I little nervous!

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi there
anxiety and fear can be consuming.
If you are havig trouble functioning because of your fear, you should see your primary care doctor for a discussion about interventions tohelp you during this difficult time.

It sounds like you gynecologist is doing all the right things to evaluate you. From the information you have shared, I don't see anything that makes me worry about cancer.
I hope everything works out
best wishes

[cooper313]

Got home from Doctor. We have decided to go and look. Cyst is 2cm but my uterus is 11.6. Just by his talking, which he didn't say a whole lot, I am not getting a happy feeling. Didn't say much about the cyst, but metioned my enlarged uterus. I lost another 2 lbs in just over a week. I don't lose wieght that easy-haven't been eating much, but. I was thinking he would put me on birth control pills and wait. Instead I decided to have a look and he said when in there if things look bad he will remove. Does this mean he plans on having too? REALLY NERVOUS NOW!