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Bilateral ovarian cyst
About 2 years ago I had a hysterectomy for cervical cancer and a plum sized tumor on my uterous, which was not canereous. They left the ovaries. Now I had an ultra sound which showed - right ovary contains a 30x27x33mm cyst; left ovary displaced and enlarged to 73x68x53mm with a septated cystic structure measuring 48x62x61 mm. and noting no evidence of cul-de-sac fluid.
My doctor is recommending a 6 week wait and see option to see if they go down.
My family has a high history of breast cancer all on my maternal side including male breast cancer, no one has had the genetic testing done.
My questions include: is that the right option? why did they not opt to test for cancer? should they test for cancer? my understanding is most "normal" cysts have fluids, what does the lack of fluid represent? my understanding is they can start to determine cancer by the thickness fo the walls, whould that have shown up on the ultrasound? should i request certain tests or go with the wait and see option? my understanding is also that bilateral cysts are fairly uncommon and genetic, does this have any relation to the BRCA gene?
I would appreciate any help you can give me on what direction I should go next and a realistic idea of the importance of this issue. (I don't know if my dr. is taking it lightly or if I am overreacting)
My doctor is recommending a 6 week wait and see option to see if they go down.
My family has a high history of breast cancer all on my maternal side including male breast cancer, no one has had the genetic testing done.
My questions include: is that the right option? why did they not opt to test for cancer? should they test for cancer? my understanding is most "normal" cysts have fluids, what does the lack of fluid represent? my understanding is they can start to determine cancer by the thickness fo the walls, whould that have shown up on the ultrasound? should i request certain tests or go with the wait and see option? my understanding is also that bilateral cysts are fairly uncommon and genetic, does this have any relation to the BRCA gene?
I would appreciate any help you can give me on what direction I should go next and a realistic idea of the importance of this issue. (I don't know if my dr. is taking it lightly or if I am overreacting)
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi There
I agree with your doctor.
Many cysts will resolve over a few cycles.
However, it is also very common to get benign cystic changes in ovaries that are preserved after hysterectomy.That maybe due to the alteration in blood supply to the ovaries.
These can be painful and surgical removal may be necessary.
BRCA gene mutation occurs in 10% of women who have breast and ovarian cancer.
If you have a family history, you should consider being tested.
If you have a gene mutation, that is a reason to consider the prophylactic removal of your ovaries and fallopian tubes
best wishes
I agree with your doctor.
Many cysts will resolve over a few cycles.
However, it is also very common to get benign cystic changes in ovaries that are preserved after hysterectomy.That maybe due to the alteration in blood supply to the ovaries.
These can be painful and surgical removal may be necessary.
BRCA gene mutation occurs in 10% of women who have breast and ovarian cancer.
If you have a family history, you should consider being tested.
If you have a gene mutation, that is a reason to consider the prophylactic removal of your ovaries and fallopian tubes
best wishes
I forgot to mention, just in case it matters, I am currently 42 and never had children, with fairly good health, with the exception of these matters.
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