calcifications

[lintom47]

I've been having pelvic pain for a long time. I had a ct scan and it said I had a low attention mass on my right ovary. My gyn said get an ultrasound. I got it and it said I have 2 simple cysts on my right ovary and calcification in the ovary and fluid. Does anyone know what calcifacation means and does it require surgery? The transvaginal ultrasound hurt! I waited till after my period to get it. I am going to see my gyn on Wed. I just need to know if this is something to worry about. The cysts are each 2 cm. Anyone have any expierience with this? Thanks

[survivor_susie]

I've read recently that calcifications can be caused by the body's immune system functioning properly; it tends to surround any suspicious tissue with calcifications in order to kill it.  My hunch is that everyone gets calcifications if their systems are working correctly. I can't imagine that they would need to be removed, unless it's causing pain. I'm not a doctor or anything, so please check with yours! Best of luck to you.
Survivor Susie

[SimplyStar]

Both cysts at 2 cm are very small, it is very comman to have cysts and 99% of them are benign, When the egg forms on the ovary it developes a cyst, when it ruptures to propel the egg into the tube  for fertilaztion it leaves a scar called  the corpus leteum, this sometimes calsifies on the surface of the ovary. A follow up is a good idea although from what you say I doubt it is anything to worry about. surgery is not usually done on cysts till they reach the 5 cm or larger. the free fluid is usually caused from the rupture of the cyst.