I am in a dilemma because of the "whispering" element of oc.
I have a 1.7cm complex cyst on my left ovary that was there in an Oct ultrasound, and again early January - size hasn't changed more then .1 or .2 of a cm.
My CA-125 is normal (don't know the exact number).
I am experiencing fairly persistant bloating, feeling of fullness, pain on my right abdomen/into back, more constipated then normal, feeling generally fatigued - but not severely (and hard to separate from other life factors).
On paper, I'm a relatively low risk oc candidate - I'm 41, don't have an oc family history (father diagnosed with colon cancer last year), had 2 kids who I breastfed for 8months each, on the pill for several years in my 20's.
I saw a gyn on Monday who said that this falls into a category of "not being able to elminate" rather then "suspect" oc. The choices are now "wait and see" or "take out the ovary".
I don't need the ovary ;-) but don't want to risk surgery unneccesarily. I also don't know how much 'waiting' will make a difference if it IS oc.
Any opinions from those in the medical know, or with experience with similar symptoms would be appreciated!
thanks...