Thank you so much for answering Angie.......I will consider all those factors when and if I have the CA 125 checked again. Also- I am thinking about waiting one more month for a more thought out educated decision about the hormonal situatuion.
I also wish you the best and that you have optimum care.
Take Care,
Connie.
Wow, Connie..I just don't know what to say about all that you've been through.
I did not have excruciating pains, but, I had other symptoms leading me to a Dr's office, which (after a transvaginal ultrasound & CT), indicated the suspicion of OVCA. OCVA was then confirmed by the pathology report after my hysterectomy. I will add; The surgery was performed by the gyn-oncologist.
So, please don't fear or think that you have cancer. With your history of cysts and endometriosis, I believe these conditions do affect a CA125 level, with a slight increase just above the "normal" level, such as in your case. Even menstruation/ovulation can affect the test, depending if the test was taken while menstruating or ovulating.
So, if you feel you need to have the test taken again, make sure the time of the month in your cycle is the same as when the last test was taken to rule menstruation/ovulation out if there are changes in the level. And, think; did you have any known cysts at the time the last test was taken? Again, these are all factors for the levels to increase slightly, not extremely, but slightly.
If you haven't posted on the Ovarian Cysts forum, you may want to take a look. I believe there are probably other women with cyst & endometriosis history that you can compare notes with.
As far as inducing menopause, well, I think this is a personal decision to make. But, I highly suggest researching the type(s) of hormonal drugs your doctor is recommending before you decide. Anytime one changes the hormonal balance of ones body, it can change a lot of things.
Good luck and I do hope your pains subside.
My best, Angie