6cm Ovarian Cyst

[Licha13]

Last May  I was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst on my left ovary, it was 5.6 cm. They have been monitoring it since then. Recently I had an ultrasound done, it was so painful. It's still about the same, it's about 6cm. I've been recommended to do a laparoscopy to remove the cyst since I am having constant pain. My periods are irregular, and with constipation. Back in 1999 I have two ovarian cysts , one on each side- the only solution that was told to me was to have open surgery, so I did, I had two surgeries in one year.
AFter the second surgey in 1999, the doctor told me if I didn't have children then , that I couldn't have any in the future.
Is this true? I am scared that all my life I am going to continue to have ovarian cysts and I won't be able to get pregnant. What should I do? I feel helpless.

In 1999 I was told to have open surgery to remove the cysts but know I am being told I need a laparoscopy? Is that right?

[greeneyes2u]

Hello to all, My doc really doesn't communicate with me very well, good old HMO DOCS. lol  I literally (SP?) have to go to his office and corner him.  This is what my Ultra sound stated.

The anteverted uterus measures 9.0 cm in length with a maximal AP diameter of 4.4 cm and a transverse diamater of 5.3 cm.  The endometrial echos measure 6mm in thickness.  There is a small isoechoic 9 X 10 mm probable fibroid in the myometrium of the anterior body.  The right ovary measures 1.9 X 2.9 cm the left 3.9 x 4.7 cm containing an anechoic 3.3 x 4.1 cm cyst with posterior acoustic enhancement.  There is no evidence of fluid in the cul-de-sac.

Can anyone explaine to me if this is a normal cyst or a complex cyst??? The doctor is no help and I have put in for a 2 nd opinion with the insurance company but they say it can take months.  I am in pain almost all the time..  Thanks for any help with this matter.

Thanks,
Char

[shazzybow]

i have had twins following the removal of my right ovary without any difficulty getting pregnant, i was also pregnant at the time of the operation with my first child and she was born vaginally, as were the twins. as long as your ovarys are functioning youll be ok. good luck.

[wubbie3]

Back in 99, a full laporotomy may have been the only way to remove those cysts. Now they can likely do it by laprascopic. Is he planning on removing both ovaries??? Because as long as you have a functional ovary, you can have children. There are women on the site who have had children after having an ovary removed. Your hormones will also function as long as you have even a percentage of an ovary remaining.
Are you seeing a gyn or a gyn/onc, or just a regular practitioner? I'd suggest you go to a gyn if you're not seeing one already, and remember, it's your body, so you can change doctors if you want to...
Hang in there!
~Marianne