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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
ovarian cysts
Answered by
Elaine Brown, MD - Pregnancy, Gynecology
Elaine Brown, MD - BLOG
Billings - MT
ovarian cysts
by Beth1240, May 28, 2009 12:45PM
I had a transvaginal ultrasound that showed 2 small cysts on my right ovary and 3 on the left. Also 1 in my uterus. The dr. said that they were all normal and not to worry about them. They cause me alot of pain. I have been suffering from cysts for the last 20 years. I have never had mutiple cysts like this before. Should I be concerned? Should they be doing any kind of followup? I am 44 years old and have had 4 children.
Doctor's Answer
by Elaine Brown, MD, May 30, 2009 12:51AM
, May 30, 2009 12:51AMTo: Beth1240
Hi!
If you were my patient, I would probably repeat an ultrasound in 6-12 weeks. If the cysts are 2 cm or smaller, they will almost certainly go away on their own. Also, small cysts like that are unlikely to cause pain. The "cyst" in your uterus is most likely a fibroid. Again, a repeat ultrasound would be helpful to be sure that it is not growing.
If you were my patient, I would wonder about endometriosis. I might discuss the possibility of a laparoscopy (minor surgery -- t.v. camera through a tiny incision near the belly button ) to rule out endometriosis--that is more likely to be causing pain.
Good luck!
Dr B
If you were my patient, I would probably repeat an ultrasound in 6-12 weeks. If the cysts are 2 cm or smaller, they will almost certainly go away on their own. Also, small cysts like that are unlikely to cause pain. The "cyst" in your uterus is most likely a fibroid. Again, a repeat ultrasound would be helpful to be sure that it is not growing.
If you were my patient, I would wonder about endometriosis. I might discuss the possibility of a laparoscopy (minor surgery -- t.v. camera through a tiny incision near the belly button ) to rule out endometriosis--that is more likely to be causing pain.
Good luck!
Dr B
