has any one had surgery for a ovarian cyst?
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at
12:24 am
plzz anser how safe is it if its about the size or samar than a plum
Filed under: Ovarian Cyst Removal
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You are certainly not alone – ovarian cysts, or fluid-filled masses, are quite prevalent in women, ages 20-35. It is often the case that cysts have no symptoms and are only discovered in a routine physical exam. Sometimes cysts cause pain, pelvic pressure or even nausea, and that is when your doctor would probably want to intervene. Note though that (s)/he may recommend a course of birth control pills for a month or two to try to reduce the size of the cyst. If the cyst is greater than 2 inches or if it doesn’t go away, you might have what is called a "persistent ovulation-related cyst." At this point, your doctor may want to drain the cyst or remove it entirely through surgery. The latter procedure is called a cystectomy, and if the cyst is found to be non-cancerous, the surgeon will most likely be able to leave your ovary intact. Of course, any surgery has risks (infection, cyst may come back, etc), but should your doctor recommend surgery, do not be alarmed. It is a very common procedure and you should be able to resume normal activities within 4 to 6 weeks (and significantly less time should you have a laparoscopic procedure, an incision through your belly button). Talk to your doctor about the type of procedure (s)/he is plannign on using (laparotomy or laparoscopy), and don’t be afraid to get a 2nd opinion! For more information on ovarian cysts and available treatments, check out http://health.ivillage.com/gyno/gynoovaries/topics/0,,4v5c,00.html?searcht. Good luck and good health!!
My sister had this surgery. I don’t know about the size but I know it is a very safe experience. They even put in a tiny camera and took pictures.
I have not had surgery, mine was smaller than that so I was put on birth control to help it to shrink and eventually fade. I have heard that the procedure is an easy one and you will only feel sore for a few days. No big deal.