Complex Hemorrhagic Cyst

I had gotten a pelvic ultrasound on 10/16/2006. My symptoms that caused me to go to the doc was lower back pain, severe ab bloating and chronic fatigue. I am 31 years old, I have a 13-year-old son and I have been a one pack/day smoker for about 17 years...Here is what the utltrsound report said:

In the left ovary, there is a hypoechoic density which measures approx. 1.9 x 2.3 cm. This does not have the appearance of a simple cysts, may be a complex hemorrhagic cyst. Doppler evaluation demonstrates blood flow in the region of the left ovary. There is a trace of free fluid in the pelvis. The right ovary was not located (????)

Also, I just wanted to point out that I had gotten a partial hysterectomy (removed uterus only, due to endometriosis) about 4 years ago. Lung and bladder cancer run on my maternal side of the family. Also, I was told that this cyst was seen during my operation 4 years ago (why they did not remove it...I don't know)???? Isn't it kind of strange for this cyst to still be? Should I be concerned? I have a follow-up in 2 1/2 weeks. I cannot take the fatigue and bloating any longer. Anyone...please help calm my nerves.

Thanks,
Mdb75
  

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi there,
Thank you for the complete information. At 31 years of age, you are most likely still having ovarian cycles. A 1-2.3 cm complex ovarian cyst is most likely a cyst of ovulation. I would recommend a repeat ultrasound in 6 weeks to check again.
best wishes to you

[Mdb75]

Here are some other symptoms I forgot to mention:
Chills (occassional) - no fever though
Stiff neck
Swollen gland behind left ear
Morning diarrhea
Feeling of nausea

I have been feeling under the weather for about 2 months now...or maybe longer!