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10cm mass on ovary
I have been recently diagnosed with having a substantial size fibroid in my uterus and a 10cm mass on my right ovary. It is pretty painful I'm going to see gyny this week what can I expect to happen. Will I need an operation.? Really unsure what to expect!!
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It sounds like they want to do an endometrial biopsy. That is a simple procedure although some women say it is helpful to take some sort of OTC pain relief such as ibuprofen beforehand. They are probably just wanting to play it safe and make sure there isn't any hyperplasia going on. Usually, it is just hormones, fibroids, or polyps (or a combination) causing heavy bleeding which is more an annoyance than something sinister going on. But even if it would show hyperplasia, that is almost always curable with medications.
Let us know how it goes.
Let us know how it goes.
Hi their its been a few weeks since I've put anything on here but I've been for ct scan and while awaiting results I've today had a phone call calling me in tomorrow morning to have a biopsy is this normal?? Just not sure
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Did he say why he is recommending hysterectomy (and I assume ovary removal too?) since fibroids and almost all ovarian cysts are benign?
Granted, removing the organs will rid you of the growths. But it will leave you with a whole new set of problems and increased health risks. Unfortunately, even though many hysterectomies are done, it is a damaging surgery.
I wish I had done things VERY differently but having trusted and respected my gynecologist for so long, I made the mistake of assuming he was doing what was in MY best interests. Boy was I wrong! I wish I had revised the consent form and not allowed any organs to be removed (except possibly the one ovary) if the frozen section said the cyst was benign.
My body never has recovered from the severe, abrupt endocrine shock. I aged horrifically fast (15 years or so) in a matter of months. I lost well over half my hair and it has been falling out ever since. I lost a lot of skin collagen, subcutaneous fat, and muscle mass causing my skin to sag and wrinkle. And this was with HRT! While on an inadequate HRT, I also suffered from SEVERE depression, anxiety, insomnia, SEVERE irritability, total lack of motivation and concentration (as if I had a bad case of attention deficit). motivation. I have given up on ever regaining my sex drive and normal ability to orgasm.
Unfortunately, we have to advocate for ourselves since we are the ones who will suffer the consequences.
Best of luck to you in getting proper, restorative treatment!
Granted, removing the organs will rid you of the growths. But it will leave you with a whole new set of problems and increased health risks. Unfortunately, even though many hysterectomies are done, it is a damaging surgery.
I wish I had done things VERY differently but having trusted and respected my gynecologist for so long, I made the mistake of assuming he was doing what was in MY best interests. Boy was I wrong! I wish I had revised the consent form and not allowed any organs to be removed (except possibly the one ovary) if the frozen section said the cyst was benign.
My body never has recovered from the severe, abrupt endocrine shock. I aged horrifically fast (15 years or so) in a matter of months. I lost well over half my hair and it has been falling out ever since. I lost a lot of skin collagen, subcutaneous fat, and muscle mass causing my skin to sag and wrinkle. And this was with HRT! While on an inadequate HRT, I also suffered from SEVERE depression, anxiety, insomnia, SEVERE irritability, total lack of motivation and concentration (as if I had a bad case of attention deficit). motivation. I have given up on ever regaining my sex drive and normal ability to orgasm.
Unfortunately, we have to advocate for ourselves since we are the ones who will suffer the consequences.
Best of luck to you in getting proper, restorative treatment!
Well that's me back from my appointment with gynae I now have to go for a scan as they want to be sure of position of mass and the doctors recommendation is a hysterectomy after he had examined me. The mass has also grown
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Sorry to hear about the breast cancer history. Family history of breast cancer is not a good indicator of ovarian cancer risk since breast cancer rates are much higher than ovarian cancer rates.
Yes, heavy and/or irregular bleeding are quite common during the perimenopausal years leading up to menopause. Many women find birth control pills to be a life-saver for this.
Yes, heavy and/or irregular bleeding are quite common during the perimenopausal years leading up to menopause. Many women find birth control pills to be a life-saver for this.
Thank you for replying unfortunately mum had breast cancer as did my auntie and my grandad had bowel so yes a bit of family history. I'm 46 this year and I do have heavy bleeding my doctor seems to think I may be starting the menopause too so I have a lot to think about but I will let you know what I'm told after Friday.
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Welcome to the community. I am sorry you are dealing with this.
Since the ovarian cyst is large, it may require surgical removal. Hopefully, the cyst is benign as most are. If you do not have a family history / predisposition for ovarian cancer then your lifetime risk is less than 2%.
Fibroids are common but oftentimes do not require intervention. If your fibroid is causing heavy bleeding, there are medications to treat that (hormonal or non-hormonal).
Since the uterus, uterine ligaments, and ovaries have LIFELONG functions (pelvic integrity - anatomical and skeletal, hormonal/endocrine, and sexual), it is best if going the surgical route to have just the growths removed and not any organs. That would equate to a cystectomy for the cyst and myomectomy for the fibroid. Unfortunately, far to many women lose organs unnecessarily so it can take a bit of doctor shopping to remain intact.
My long-time gynecologist did a "pelvic clean-out" on me for a 9.5cm cyst even though the frozen section done in the operating room was benign. I have been suffering the consequences of losing these vital organs ever since (9 years ago).
Please do your research and advocate for yourself especially with the gross overuse of unnecessary female organ removal. Keep us posted.
Since the ovarian cyst is large, it may require surgical removal. Hopefully, the cyst is benign as most are. If you do not have a family history / predisposition for ovarian cancer then your lifetime risk is less than 2%.
Fibroids are common but oftentimes do not require intervention. If your fibroid is causing heavy bleeding, there are medications to treat that (hormonal or non-hormonal).
Since the uterus, uterine ligaments, and ovaries have LIFELONG functions (pelvic integrity - anatomical and skeletal, hormonal/endocrine, and sexual), it is best if going the surgical route to have just the growths removed and not any organs. That would equate to a cystectomy for the cyst and myomectomy for the fibroid. Unfortunately, far to many women lose organs unnecessarily so it can take a bit of doctor shopping to remain intact.
My long-time gynecologist did a "pelvic clean-out" on me for a 9.5cm cyst even though the frozen section done in the operating room was benign. I have been suffering the consequences of losing these vital organs ever since (9 years ago).
Please do your research and advocate for yourself especially with the gross overuse of unnecessary female organ removal. Keep us posted.
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