MRI and Enlarged Ovary

[Blessings]

I am 30 years of age blessed Mom of two young children.  Have had multiple Gyn sugeries over the past few years including Hysterectomy (left ovaries) last year.  Continue to have severe pelvic pain, prolonged bleeding and what are deemed as "strange" adnexal cysts and complex repeat ultrasounds. Recently because of this Radiologist requested we do an MRI.  MRI found enlarged left ovary at 5x5x6.5cm and moderate free fluid in my pelvis.  It also showed increased signal intensity within the stroma.  I have been waiting three months for the tests to be completed and now am to see my surgeon in a matter of days.  I am really scared about what this could mean.  I have the symptoms of enlarged ovary, the pain, nausea, vomiting, and pelvic free fluid. I also have had episodes of unexplained vaginal bleeding despite having a Hysterectomy.  It is all very worrisome. I would really like to hear any insight and encouragement that you may offer and share.  I know there is a possibility of it being ovarian torsion, but beyond that I just know of ovarian cancer to show such signs. My doctor tends to wait and watch, and am just praying that won't be the case with the information we now have. I couldn't imagine waiting any more.  Thanks so much.  Blessings.

[chelan2]

Hi, when I was told I had a large complex cyst at 33 I was so scared.  I had to leave that behind to learn about cysts and ask questions of my dr.  I saw one gyn and didn't like his attitude (was very condensing to me)and asked my sis-in-law who works as social worker on gyn wing of hospital to ask around and get recommends for another.  That's how I found a great dr. - still had too much ego but at least listened to me and treated me like a person not just a patient.

I found I had to listen to what my body was saying, only you know what's right for you. Dr's can't know for certain it's ovarian cancer until they do pathology on the cyst.  You'll want to have surgery and treatment by a gynocologist oncologist and as soon as possible.   You mention you are seeing a surgeon in a few days and I hope it's a gyn oncologist.  If it's not you should be reffered to one - you REALLY want a gyn oncologist to do the surgery IN CASE it is ovarian cancer.

Take Care.
Please let us know how you're doing.
Chelan

[Blessings]

Thank you for your kind reply.

I am just so scared, I think more now than ever because we have waited these past few months.  Initially it was described as a complex mass involving the left adnexa with small amount of free pelvic fluid.  They said it had many cystic areas within it (within the mass).  Finally the Radiologist said get the MRI and my surgeon obliged, but that was 3 months ago.  Despite having had a Hysterectomy I continue to struggle with prolonged vaginal bleeding. The ovary is measured at 4.9x4x5.6cm and considered enlarged.  That was on MRI a month ago.  The way that it feels today I would say it has gotten bigger.  My doctor seemed to want to be conservative, trying hormonal meds, and watchful waiting,which I can understand as I am only 30.  But, now I wonder if we have lost time in all these tests and waiting it out.  I certainly have not gotten any better.  Sometimes my doctor is shifty and I can never be sure what kind of response I may get. I pray with all my heart that she will be prepared, focussed and compassionate.  We really need her to give us the information and come along side us.  Does anyone have any insight regarding the size of the enlarged ovary and moderate free pelvic fluid in terms of ovarian cancer?  I can't thank you enough for allowing me to share.  This is an especially worrisome time.  Tomorrow we hope to know more...one more sleep.