Removal of Cysts and Ovary Necessary?

Question

I'm 24 and have been told that I will need to have my left ovary and a 9cm cyst removed ASAP(was supposed to be a month ago). I keep getting colds so they keep rescheduling the surgery. I guess my question is, what will happen if I don't get the surgery? Is it imperative? From what they say, it's fluid filled...

Thanks so much!

Tosha

24yrold_chicky : · Answer

Hiya

Did you end up seeking another opinion?  Mine was 8-9cm ...and he never said that it would DEFINATLY be removed ..he said he wouldn't know until the operation...but that was also because, from the u/s he wasnt able to cleary see if it was seperated from the ovary...lucky it was seperate...

anyway...my auntie was told she had to remove hers...but second opinion was a no...

good luck

wubbie3 · Answer

It's not really an emergency to have it removed right away, but the longer it goes on the more chance there is that it could rupture or have a torsion. It's likely not going to go away on it's own, so yes... you need to get it removed.
~Marianne

Gatsby · Answer

Hi and welcome.  Due to the size of your cyst, it will probably not resolve itself and therefore needs to be removed.  It is possible to save all or part of the ovary and it will continue to function normally.  Have you gotten a 2nd opinion from a gyn/onc?  I highly suggest that you do.  They are specialists in women's gyn issues and have seen it all.  Although 99% of ovarian cysts are benign, you would be wise to continue to seek medical treatment.  Keep us posted!
~Tascha

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