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What's usually done to a 10 cm ovarian cyst causing pain?
by sandymom, Oct 12, 2005 12:00AM
I've had many ovarian cysts and infact a lot of other female problems that have caused me to have a hysterectomy about 8 years ago. My doctor & I chose to leave one ovary, my healthiest one, so I would not have to have hormone therapy. Because of this I have still gotten cysts, although not as many and not as frequent. Over these last few days, about 5, I have been experiencing all the classic signs of a cyst again..pain, pressure etc. Yesterday I ended up in the ER as my doctor was away and any other doctor couldn't get me in until this afternoon. I had blood work done and basically just an ultrasound, which revealed a 10 cm cyst! I heard the technician talking about how she couldn't tell what the cyst consisted of, usually they can tell if it's blood or fluid etc, but because of the size she couldn't say and now I'm extemely nervous! Can anyone tell me what they've gone through with a cyst of such size? Not knowing what it consists of scares me also, as I know it could also be some type of mass. I do have a doctor's appt. this afternoon, but I would be most appreciative of any information someone may have of what they have gone through. I've been through it all..laporoscopies, ruptured cysts with severe internal bleeding etc. but I would really like a little insight to help calm my nerves before the appt. (although I know everyone's situation is different, any input would be helpful at this time!) Thank you so much for your quick replies.
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Do feel free to ask me any questions about the surgery though. I had one ovary removed and have been told that it should not affect my ability to have children or bring on early menopause, as there's plenty eggs in the healthy ovary.
I only found this site after my surgery and it continues to surprise me how many women have gone through and continue to go through similar things. The fear of the unknown is awful and it's good to be able to share stuff that most healthy people don't want to know about. Take care everyone.
Types of cysts
Sometimes, the follicle in an ovary will not rupture and release an egg. The follicle will keep growing and turn into a cyst. These cysts often disappear on their own within a few months and don't cause any symptoms.
When a follicle has ruptured and released an egg, it begins to produce hormones. These hormones prepare your uterus for conception. If the opening that the egg escaped through seals itself, fluid can build up and swell into a cyst. (This is called a corpus luteum cyst.) It usually disappears within a few weeks. Sometimes these cysts grow much bigger than the ovary. They bleed into themselves or twist the ovary. This is painful. If a blood-filled cyst ruptures, it will cause sudden, sharp pain. A corpus luteum cyst does not negatively affect a pregnancy.
It's been a week from my surgery and everything went very well. I had an equivalent of a C-section to remove the large ovarian cyst. The doctor was able to save my left ovary and fallopian tube (the right ovary was not affected) and remove the whole cyst. It was a large dermoid cyst with (sorry, this is gross) hair, fat cells and a tooth. It was not cancerous. What a relief, everything has gone so well. I am still sore and getting over the surgery but to still be able to have children is the most important thing to me. Good luck to everyone!
I posted in early Jan when I found out I had a 14x12x9 cm cyst and again after my surgery (similar to a C-section). The doctor said it had grown a lot in the couple of weeks from the diagnosis to the surgery. The surgery went great, they saved my ovary and everything is healed but I feel like my stomach is growing again. I can´t tell if it is just the bloating/swelling from surgery. But my scar is totally fine (pelvic area) but my stomach is large/swollen (bellybutton area). Does anyone know how long it takes for your stomach to go back down after removal of large cyst? The doctor did cut into my stomach muscle but not through it. Am I just being impatient? I am getting nervous that I have another cyst growing and tired of my clothes not fitting (been wearing pregnancy pants since the surgery). Thanks and much luck to everyone.
My doctor feels that is why my CA-125 blood test result was high.
My right ovary is essentially gone and taken over by a 10cm complex mass. The week after my period is the worst. Extreme lower back pain and trouble going to the restroom. I've had a CT scan and an MRI so far. They want me to have a barium enema next to see if the Endometriosis has affected my colon or bowl. Thank you in advance for any information that you can provide. Best wishes and hugs to you all. I know that we are all pretty scared right now. Laura
Problem is I am going away in about a week or to Europe and I will be gone for 2 and a half months (I would be able to get help where i am going b/c it's a second home to me)
Also, a good family friend has a friend thats a doc and he spoke with a gyne for more information and he said that i dont need to have it removed and he is going to give me medication I am assuming to reduce the size of the cyst. Has anyone ever had meds to make the cyst go away??
And is it safe to fly while having an ovarian cyst present??
Pls any information ASAP would b greatly appreciated thanks a bunch xxx
He wrote a script for a PET scan and she is really afraid to go, as well all dont want to hear any more bad news.
Does this really mean she has cancer? Because of what our primary doc told us?
Kolla
You'll have much better success of getting responses if you start a new thread by making this a new question.
I understand that your family, and your Mom are frightened and very upset by what thedoctor said, he is not a specialist and should not have made a diagnosis of her condition.
Ovarian cancer cannot be diagnosed untl the GYN/ONC surgeon performs surgery, and the pathology lab looks at the specimins the surgeon sends.You have to convince your Mom to go for the scan, then the oncologist will have more information to go over.
Did Mom have a transvaginal ultrasound, if so get the results and a copy of the CA125 to take to the oncologist with her.
I'm sure she won't be going alone, and that's great, she'll need the support and someone to remember what the doctor says.
Please post your question at the top of the page where it says, post question.
Good luck and keep in touch,
.... Jane
Great to find somewhere where I do not feel alone.
I just wondered about others experiences of ovarian cysts and hysterectomy were. Has anyone had to choose between cystectomy and hysterectomy?
I have cysts on both ovaries, one is 3.6 cm and the other a bouncing 17x15x11cm. They want to do a hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oopherectomy. Looking at the posts it seems many other women have had cystectomies.
I have had 2 ca125 tests, both above normal but not amazingly high and surgeon thinks cysts are benign (phew) as one has got so big and not causing really nasty additional symptoms except cyst is very uncomfortable and often painful.
It is ultimatley my choice, and I am not keen on a hysterectomy, but am confused. Those that have had cystectomies only, have you had recurrant cysts? I am having a lovely vertical abdominal incision to get the biggun out..and i think the surgeon thinks take it all out now (i am 42 and had my family). Also he says could get more cysts and i will lose one ovary anyway.
Any info would be great. really confused as to what to do.
sarah
As for the incision, the vertical incision is actually better than a horizontal one for recovery. Not disagreeing with your doctor, necessarily, but these are questions you need to be asking when weighing your options.
My doctor and I discussed all the options, including hysterectomy. I was almost inclined to say "take it all out" but he was the one that felt it was more than required. I ended up with the vertical incision and oophorectomy to remove both ovaries and the cyst. It was a big enough procedure without adding to it!
Thanks,
Katie
May I ask what was the reason for your histerectomy?
To answer your question, hysterectomy was mainly due to very large fibroids (had a mymectomy in 2005).
My laparatomy is scheduled for July 10th. Not looking forward to the surgery, but ready to get rid of the pain and anxiety.
Thanks!
I'm 25 and have just found out I have 3 cysts on my ovaries. One measures 10cm and they're eager to take them out asap. Clearly I'm concerned about having children, etc...but what actually lead me to this diagnosis is 18 months of severe bloating and an oversized stomach. Specialists couldn't figured out what was wrong with me and it was actually my very own research that lead to these findings. The huge stomach REALLY got me down as I have a small frame and lived in constant fear that people would think I look pregnant, I'd even hold in my stomach whilst eating :(
Therefore, my question to you that have had surgery, is whether the bloating and enlarged stomach goes away after the cysts are removed ?