Complex cyst - anxiety too!

[dolphin8808]

Hi all. I have a ping pong size complex cyst on my left ovary. I've had pain in the area for a few weeks and have been suffering with irregular periods for the past 6 months or so. I am 37 years old so my doc is not concerned with the period coming at different times. Anyway the doc ordered a CA 125 because I am scared to death after I google complex cyst. I get that more so cancer is from a solid mass but I am still really worrying here especially since it's still a possibility. My doc, not so much. She says she has no concerns of anything sinister and simply is doing this for my peace of mind. I will also repeat the sonogram in 6 weeks to see if it has changed. Have you all gone through the same regime as well? Not my first rodeo with cysts but they always scare me terribly. Add on top of it that I have the pain, irregular periods, gassy and been nausea and it all totally fits the symptoms of the big C!!!! Can anyone relate?

[old_before_my_time]

I am sorry you are dealing with this. Try not to freak out. Most cysts are benign, even complex ones. Hopefully, it will resolve on its own over the next 2 to 3 months.

You certainly don't want to have surgery unnecessarily since any surgery and especially pelvic surgery has a number of risks. Also, far too many women lose an ovary or both ovaries and even the uterus unnecessarily. We need all our organs our whole lives. They are not just for reproduction. If ovarian cysts need surgical intervention, it is best to have just the cyst removed (cystectomy). A frozen section can be done right then and there (while in the operating room) and if it is negative (benign), there would be no need to remove anything else.

My organs were needlessly removed 10 years ago and I have been paying the price ever since.

Keep us posted.

[dolphin8808]

They didn't give me specifics no.... Just that is was complex. To be honest I tend to not ask as I would google even more then what I already am :( I have myself so worked up with fear its crazy!

I hope to have the results of the CA125 today or tomorrow to give me some direction. I know it can have false positives and negatives, it will still provide me some guidance.

[Shellball1967]

Hello I am going through the same thing I had a scan in November showing enlarged ovary with heterogenous texture ( different textures) and then had a second scan jan 13 th showing same ovary 3 small irregular thick walled cysts I am too beside myself with worry and have a follow up today to discuss latest scan results.u haven't had the ca 125 test but will ask today.did they tell you what was complex about your cyst ?message anytime Michelle xx

[dolphin8808]

More so looking for those who can relate and someone to talk to - really worried at the moment. Thanks all