Right Ovarian Dermoid

Hello,

I had a right ovary cystectomy (Dermoid) size 3.8 cm * 5.5 cm.  in March 2010.  It was benign.
I am 33 years and still single.  My question is will this affect my fertility?
I will I have difficulty getting pregrnant in the future?

Thank You

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi There
this is an ovarian cancer forum. Luckily, dermoid's are usually benign tumors.
For fertility questions, please see the gynecology and fertility forums
best wishes to you!

[Fatima_Mohd]

Hi Dr.,

After my dermoid removal from the inside of the right ovary was removed in Mrach 2010, I experienced a pain in the sam ovary.  At first, I thought becouse of the operation, but after 6 months of the operation, I kept experiencing almost a daily pain inside my right ovary.  I went back to my dr. and he suggested an MRI scan.  It was done in September 2010 and revealed that I am having a 1.5 cm solid mass (they were not sure if it is a dermoid or not!!)
He then gave me a choice of wether we wait and watch or do a laparoscopy to remove this mass.

Since then (3 weeks) I kept having vaginal discharge mixed with blood, bloating and pain.  This happens at least 5 times a week.  

What do you suggest Dr. Goodman?

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi There
it is very small
if you are trying to get pregnant, I would recommend close follow up with serial ultrasound say every 3 to six to check fro any change in size

in the mean time, work on getting pregnant
the more surgery you receive, the more your fertility will be reduced
best wishes