Got scared... anyone knows what it is? Is it cancer?

[hychyc]

I'm 26 years old and did an ultrasound in August and a nodule about 1.2* 1.5 cm was found in my left ovary when I did my routine examination. The doctor did some blood test after the result came but everything was quite normal. I didn't feel any pain either. She couldn't say what it was but asked me to do the ultrasound after 3 months. Yesterday, I did my second ultrasound and the result was that "The left ovary measures 2.3 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm. There is a 1.4 x 1.2 x 1.3 cm non-shadowing, echogenic lesion within the left ovary. This is a nonspecific finding and may represent a hemorrhagic functional follicle. The left ovary is unremarkable, measuring 3.3 x 3.0 x 2.2 cm. No adnexal mass is seen" and they also put "impression: Normal pelvic ultrasound". I thought it was fine but the doctor told me that it was not and I need to take another ultrasound after 3 months. She seemed suspicious about "it may present a hemorrhagic functional follicle" because it has been there for a long time. She also said that she couldn't tell what it was and I should talk to some experts.

I got scared because they couldn't come to a conclusion if it's benign and it seems that the follicle doesn't disappear by itself. I'm only 26 years old and may want to have a baby in the future. Anyone knows if it's serious? How do I know if it's cancer or not?

My dad has just removed one of his kidney because of the cancer. I haven't told my parents about this because they are very sensitive to this topic now and I don't want to make them worried. :(

[old_before_my_time]

Since most ovarian cysts are benign, that's probably the case for yours too. Unfortunately, too many women undergo surgery unnecessarily when a "watch and wait" approach is warranted. Even when surgery is warranted (for a cyst that has gotten over 7cm or so or looks suspicious), the ovary is too often removed when all that should be remove is the cyst (cystectomy).

The female sex organs have LIFELONG functions. The ovaries produce hormones into a woman's 80's for good health. The uterus is essential for pelvic and skeletal integrity as well as sexual function and works with the ovaries in producing hormones her whole life.  

[Winger13]

Hi there, I'm very sorry to hear you are scared and worried. I don't blame you. I was very worried when I found out about my cysts as well.
I found a lot of comfort in educating myself in all things ovarian cysts!
It sounds like you have a simple cyst which are benign, meaning noncancerous. These usually go away on their own within one or two menstrual cycles.
What my doctor did was take the wait and see approach meaning that they will look at your ovaries again in one to three months to see if the cyst has changed at all.
I am going in for laparoscopic surgery this month to get this taken care of. I did two rounds of ultrasounds and the cysts (endometriomas) were still there.
I wish you the best of luck! Talking to your parents will probably help ease your mind. And I'm sorry your dad went through cancer. So happy he pulled through!!!
Keep us updated!!! ❤️