What to expect with Ovarian Cyst?
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at
3:13 am
I just went to a family practice Dr. (not my normal OB/GYN) for what I thought was a bladder infection. Turns out I have an ovarian cyst on my right ovary. I am going in for an unltra-sound on Wednesday. Has anyone ever had a cyst on their ovaries? What should I expect as far as care/treatment? What are the chances it is cancerous? A bit worried about the future and confused as to what to expect, any info you have to offer is greatly appreciated.
I had an ultra-sound today, the cyst is an inch in diameter and fluid filled. They called it a simple cyst.
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I have had a number of bilateral ovarian cysts (which included functional (simple cysts) and hemorrhagic and endometrioma cysts (complex cysts)) over the past 10 years. I have only needed surgery for 2 of these cysts because they didn’t resolve after a few cycles (as they usually do resolve after a few cycles on their own).
Typically, ovarian cysts are functional (not disease related) and occur as a normal process of ovulation. During the days before ovulation, a follicle grows. But at the time of expected ovulation, the follicle fails to break open and release an egg, as it is supposed to. Instead, the fluid within the follicle remains and forms a cyst.
Functional, or physiological, ovarian cysts usually disappear within 8-12 weeks without treatment. They are relatively common, and are more common during a woman’s childbearing years (puberty to menopause). Ovarian cysts are rare after menopause.
Functional ovarian cysts are not the same as ovarian tumors (including ovarian cancer) or cysts due to hormone-related conditions such as polycystic ovarian disease. Some non-functional ovarian cysts must be treated to go away.
An ovarian cyst can cause pain if it pushes on nearby structures, ruptures or bleeds. Pain may also occur if the cyst is twisted or causes twisting (torsion) of the fallopian tube.
Symptoms of ovarian cysts can include:
* Pelvic pain – constant, dull aching
* Pain with intercourse or pelvic pain during movement
* Pain during bowel movements
* Pelvic pain shortly after beginning or ending a menstrual period
* Abnormal uterine bleeding (change from normal menstrual pattern)
* Longer than usual menstrual cycle
* Shorter than usual menstrual cycle
* Absent menstruation
* Irregular menstruation
* Abdominal bloating or swelling
Often no symptoms are noted and ovarian cysts are found only be routine examinations. Usually birth control pills may be prescribed to help establish normal cycles and decrease the development of functional ovarian cysts.
Simple ovarian cysts that are larger than 5-10 centimetres and complex ovarian cysts that persist should and will usually be surgically removed via laparoscopy (minimal invasive surgery).
I would recommend that you discuss your options with your doctor/OB/Gyn and ask them to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
I’m currently using birth control pills to treat and try to prevent my ovarian cysts from recurring, however I have a simple cyst that is 3.2cm at the moment, meaning that the birth control pills does not always help to stop cysts from coming back.
If you have any other questions, you can email me – the link to my email is in my profile. I hope this helps to answer your question. Good luck
They can be painful and everytime I have had them they just say to wait and then the rupture on thier own. They usually give ain med like vicodin. In rare cases they ave to remove the cyst through the belly button
Well it depends on the type of cyst. After the ultrasound your Dr. will be able to give you more info. It may be left alone, it could be removed with or without removing the ovary.
My mum had an growth on one of her overies. I’m not sure if this is what ur talking about but they were worried that it might turn cancerus so she had to have them out.
It may not b the same thing, but I hope all goes well on Wednesday! Fingers crossed!
I hope this helped!
They will most likely give you Vicodin, and ask you to come back in 6 weeks.
They are painful, but not a big deal. Lots of women get them.
Don’t freak out about cancer, the chances of it turning out to be cancerous are incredibly rare.
Good luck!!
ps, drink lots of fluids ( not soda ) beforehand, don’t let them put the metal rod in your vagina. That is no fun.