Need a second opinion

[Myranda19]

Hi im 18 years old and found out in july of 2013 that i had teratoma tumors on both of my ovaries. Because I was under 18 I couldn't make any decisions for myself my mom told the surgery to keep what they could. So they took my complete left ovary, and approximately 3/4 of my right. I just recently when to my OBGYN and they did an ultrasound just for a check up and found a cysts growing on my ovary. I feel that I just want to take it out, its too much to handle for me right now cause I'm constantly in pain, I'm always nauseous, I'm constantly bleeding. I'm just so confused, at this point in time. If anyone could give me some advice that would be great. Be safe and have a good day !

[Myranda19]

Thanks for the advice, i actually do not know what type of cyst it is but i will definitely ask my doctor about it. And they where benign so no cancer thank god. But again thank you for the advice it has been a struggle for sure and its confusing to me at this age.

[old_before_my_time]

I am sorry for what you have gone through and are now faced with the possibility of another surgery. Were the previous cysts benign (non-cancerous)? It is a shame that your surgeon could not preserve more ovarian tissue.

Please do your research about the life-long functions of the ovaries, uterus, and tubes. They have functions FAR BEYOND having babies! There are a number of medical studies that show a big increase in mortality risk (and reduced quality of life) in women who have had their ovaries removed (oophorectomy) or suffer from a very early menopause. PubMed is a good source.  

A gynecologist or gynecologic oncologist who does a lot of cystectomies (cyst removals) would give you the best possible chance of preserving your remaining ovarian tissue. If you are being told that this MAY be cancerous then it would be best to see a gynecologic oncologist.  

I had a large ovarian cyst and my gynecologist needlessly removed all my sex organs. I was much older than you (49) but my health and quality of life have been severely affected.

Best of luck to you in getting proper medical treatment.

[AnnieBrooke]

I would talk to the doctor about what kind of cyst it is.  I assume it is not a teratoma, aren't those something you are born with?  I would really hate to see an 18-year-old lose her remaining ovary.  

If it is a liquid cyst, the doctor (or a reproductive medicine specialist) should be able to aspirate the liquid with a needle.  If it is solid, which kind is it?

I would DEFINITELY ask for a referral to a specialist.  You don't need to be constantly in pain and constantly nauseous, that is for sure.