Removal of ovarian cyst and ovary

[Charmed4174]

Hi everyone, im so glad I have found this site ..I am due to have surgery on the 21st of jan as I have a cyst oon my right ovary. I have been in pain for my years and have been unable to have children i'm thinking mabe this is the cause of the situation. I have been told i will be in hospital for 3 days and will have a scar and they will be removing my ovary aswell. I am terrified as i'm 34 and mabe i'll never have children. I just wondered how long does it take to recover and is their alot of pain?? thanks so much

[Sandymac]

I hope we haven't thoroughly confused you.. !! There are different treatments depending on the type of cyst you have, your age, etc. You need to, of course, discuss everything with your Dr. He or she will make the final determination. This is a good web site that may help answer some of your questions.:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001504.htm

[Sandymac]

Oh, you're right.. you have the PCOS.. I was referring to just the functional cysts. Many gals are placed on birth control pills to suppress ovulation ... no ovulation , no cysts .. I think it depends on type of cyst.. also, the BC pills won't get rid of cysts already there.. just possibly prevent more from forming (functional cysts) ..

[babypooh]

What I was told and have also read is that when the cysts are already present and there is no ovulation due to PCOS or other issues, birth control pills help regulate your period, therefore, helping in the shrinking of the cysts, possibly.

[Sandymac]

Now, I've heard quite the opposite regarding ovulation and ovarian cysts. Many times patients are placed on birth control pills to halt ovulation. Cysts are a normal part of ovulation and no ovulation, no cysts.It's just that sometimes the cyst doesn't disappear as it should.  At least that's the treatment for a number of ladies on here . Also, regarding fertility.. you may still conceive with one ovary.. it "takes over" the job of the missing ovary.

I would agree that for me the surgery was a piece of cake, although I had the laparoscopy, which is easier than the laparotomy. Mine was outpatient, but I think the laparotomy requires a little longer hospital stay..

Whichever, please try not to worry and keep us posted..
Sandy

[babypooh]

Yes, unfortunately, cysts may cause infertility due to lack of ovulation. Are your cycles normal?  There are treatments your doctor can put you on to help you ovulate and conceive.  Ovulating also helps with the cysts. What kind of cyst do you have, complex or functional?  Have you been diagnosed with PCOS? Surgery for me was not bad at all. I had a laparatomy (open surgery) and to be honest, recovery was a breeze. I was up and walking quickly and hardly ever took my pain medicine. Maybe I have a high tolerance for pain, I don't know. Don't worry; cysts are benign most of the time and you can still get pregnant.  Start preparing your body after surgery by taking prenatal vitamins and ask the doctor if you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) because then you'll need to also take progesterone hormones to help you carry the pregnancy to full term. Women with PCOS have low levels of the hormone and often miscarry. Try not to worry and talk to your doctor; ask lots of questions. Good luck :)

[afierros]

How big is your cyst?  and do you know what type it may be?  I am scheduled to have a laproscopy on Jan. 6.  I have 2 on my left.  I am not sure if she will remove the ovary but I am wanting her to because I am paying out of pocket for this and I don't want anymore cysts.  As far as the right ovary everything is ok.  Why do you have to spend 3 days in the hospital?  Mine is going to be an outpatient.