Thank you very much for the info. But i do have one more question. Since i hadnt had a period in almost 2 months (just started last thurs. and now have been bleeding for 9 days) is it possible that because of the thickened endometria that there could be endometriosis? I dont know much about the subject, but i was just wonderin if it is possible?
Welcome. Just try to remember that 99% of ovarian cysts are benign, however this does not mean that you are to ignore your symptoms. I am glad that you are seeking treatment. You should get a 2nd opinion from a gyn/onc as they are specialists in the female reproductive area. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed
~Tascha
Corpus Luteum cyst is a normal monthly cyst. A hemorrhagic cyst usually goes away on its own too. It does appear to be as scary as they make it sound sometimes.
Let me rephrase-IT DOES NOT APPEAR as scary.
I don't know if my comments are helpful since I'm new here as well. Also because of some concern over a right anexal mass. I wondered if corpus luteum cyst could cause that.
Mine is showing up as a questionable screen since they seem to like to see clear cysts without the complex solid stuff in it. The solid stuff seems to require more watchfulness than a clear one. And they don't tend to clear up on their own.
I've been looking at everything I can on this site, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, etc for info on complex masses and explanations for them. Your situation was listed as one.
I am also hopeful to read that almost always these things are not cancer. And if it is a corpus luteum cyst, it just means the cyst formed after you ovulated. Apparently the follicle formed is called a corpus luteum and they usually don't form a cyst. But they can and are considered functional cysts. Functional cysts are supposed to go away on their own but it may take a few months. If you have another ultra sound next month, it could be that the cyst will be gone. If its still there, then they would want to look at it more closely.
Anyway, that's how I understand it.
My exam resulted from a late period (Day 35 instead of the usual 24) that then went on for 22 days with alternate light, medium to heavy than back to light, and so on.
Sounds like I have an on-top of it gynocologist who ran all the tests to make sure. I'm hoping to learn today that they just want to do another ultrasound first to see. I also had to take the CA-125 blood test, but I'm also aware that test may not be accurate.