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Complex/Functional?

by Hototibobo, Jul 09, 2008 08:21PM
My doctor informed me that I have a complex, physiologic ovarian cyst (about 3.5 cm) back in June.  Is that possible?  I thought that a physiologic (functional) cyst was by definition, simple.  Any thoughts?  My doctor went on vacation for six weeks and I'm trying not to worry during this "wait and see" period.  

Also, does anybody's cyst ever go away during the "wait and see" period?  It doesn't seem like it from all the posts I've read.  Has anyone experienced a complex cyst that resolves on its own?

Thank you for your advice!
Des

Member Comments (7)

by ireneo, Jul 09, 2008 08:24PM
My daughter had a 5 cm hemorrhagic cyst that burst and cleared up on its own. It wasn't fun and she was feeling crummy for awhile but she's doing better now.

by Sharon2714, Jul 09, 2008 08:28PM
a complex cyst can be a functional cyst that has a little blood in it making it appear "complex" ... it still can be a functional cyst though i am not sure how he made that deterination in the absence of other tests ... it appears to me he is not worried since it is less than 5 cm

did he put u on b/c ??

this looks like a good question for the ask an expert forum or u may want to seek a second opinion in the interim

praying for u
sharon

by Hototibobo, Jul 09, 2008 08:29PM
To: ireneo
Thank you.  They've said that mine is possibly a hemorrhgic cyst, since there was some fluid in my pelvis.  How long was she feeling it?  I'm glad to hear that she's better now.
Des  

by Hototibobo, Jul 09, 2008 08:32PM
To: Sharon2714
Well, I've had a CT, TV ultrasound, and CA125 (which was low, thank heavens).  I'm having a followup TVU later this month, but am feeling the back pain increasing.

by Hototibobo, Jul 09, 2008 08:34PM
To: Sharon2714
B/c was never brought up as an option.  Maybe after the next ultrasound?

Also, thank you for your kind thoughts.

Des

by ireneo, Jul 09, 2008 11:17PM
My daughter has been trying to conceive and having trouble. Her periods seemed worse than normal, etc. so she went in to be checked. That's when they saw the cyst on a TVUS. The follow up TVUS showed it had burst and there was some fluid in the area. It took a couple weeks for her to feel better but we have no idea how long the thing had been there. Maybe not long at all.

by Hototibobo, Jul 10, 2008 12:23AM
To: ireneo
Thank you for the information.  Will say a wish for your daughter!  
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