Thanks to everyone with support!! My OBGYN is going into the operating room with the general surgeon. I am a bit more relaxed since reading all the other posts on this site. I guess it could be worse!! I , thankfully, have parents that live less than 1 mile from me (sometimes not so thankful HA HA) and they are in excellent health. My mother has already taken the week off to care for my one year old that is a chuncky butt at 32 pds. and my five year old.She has a question list about a mile long to ask "in case I forget." I will keep you all posted and will try to put some encouraging news on here after Monday. Again, Thank you!!
Hi there and welcome. Dermoids are strange creatures to say the least! Although 99% of ovarian cysts, tumors and masses are benign, you are wise not to ignore your symptoms. Since dermoids do not resolve on their own, surgery is a must. Talk to your dr. about having a gyn/onc in the or. They are specialists in women's gyn issues and have seen everything. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed
~Tascha
Don't worry too much about them not doing a CA-125 test. It isn't accurate in pre-menopausal women, and it's much more effective as a cancer marker after cancer has been diagnosed.
On the plus side, when they do your lap, you should ask them to remove the one on your right ovary as well, and then you won't have to worry about that one anymore.
Hang in there, and please keep us posted! We're here to support you!
~Marianne
ive had dermoids removed from my ovaries and the worst bit is the waiting for the surgery. often the doc will try and save the ovary, although you can function normally with just one. try and stay calm i know that is easy to say but 99% of dermoid cysts are benign. this cannot be confirmed without a biopsy, make sure you have a gyn/onc who specialises in this area. best wishes, sharon.