ovarian cyst

[annie37]

i got my results for my transvaginal ultrasound and the doctor called me she wants to talk to me about it...so i wanted to know what another doctor can tell me..
   results:nabothian cyst in the endocervix, o.88 x o.61 cm in size noted.endometrial thickness is 4.3 mm the uterus measures 8x4.41x4.87 cm in size. the right ovary is 4.81 x 3.29x 3.25 cm in size. there is a complex cyst with low levels of interval echoes noted in the right ovary,measuring 3.88 x 2.75 cm in size. the color doppler is unremarkable.the left ovary is 2.64 x 1.89 x 2.40 cm in size . cyst with low level of internal echoes noted in the left ovary. measuring 1.18x 0.97 cm in size.

impression: normal uterus. complex cyst right ovary with low levels of internal echoes, measuring 3.88 x 3.25 cm in size and small cyst with internal echoes in the left ovary, 1.18 x 0.97 cm in size no significant change in the cyst size in the right ovary noted from prior examanition performed on 12/22/09 and decreased in the size of the left ovarian cyst noted. futher clinical correlation and follow up recommended.

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi There,
I think less of cancer and more of something like endometriosis which can give you these symptoms.

If you are suffering from these symptoms, that may be a reason to at least consider a laparoscopy to look inside and possibly remove the cysts.
with abnormal bleeding at age 40, you need at least an office biopsy of the lining of your uterus. If you are going to have  a laparoscopy, you could have a D&C at the same time.
these are issues to discuss with your doctor when you meet.

good luck with everything

[annie37]

A lot of pelvic pain..lower back pain cramps ,menstrual is heavy bleeding,could b for a week or 18 days or longer. I could go the whole month just with brown discharge..and the pain is a lot..I don't think I don't have cancer risk I have 2 sisters who had everything taken out.. Don't kno why thank you

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi there,

your ovarian cysts are stable and perhaps a bit smaller than 8 months ago
this tells me that they are not cysts of ovulation as those would not persist for 8 months
also they are not growing so it is unlikely that they are malignant
the most likely diagnosis is endometriosis
however,context is important

such as
what are your symptoms
risk factors for cancer
menstrual history

best wishes