What's usually done to a 10 cm ovarian cyst causing pain?

[sandymom]

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.

[mandim44]

Prayers would be much appreciated - I have a 10cm complex cyst and just had my MRI today and am scheduled for laparoscopic surgery next friday.  I'm so scared although so far there have been no signs that this is anything but a large Dermoid cyst.  Still the waiting and not knowing is making me crazy - I'm planning to get married in December and this is terrifying :(

[Terry1313]

Hi Just wanted to ask you something as you seem very up on all of this.  My daughter recently had an ultra sound which we were told was a 10cm cyst with mass.  She has been told that she will need an op to get rid of this.  She is awaiting a second ultra sound due in four weeks and then they are going to do the op at the end of October.  They have done blood tests which are marginally higher and she is at present being treated under the Two Week Rule.  Is this in your opinion quick or should they be operating quicker???

[old_before_my_time]

Welcome to the community. I am sorry you are dealing with this. I had a 9.5cm ovarian cyst (a cystadenoma to be exact). Unfortunately, I was over-treated. My surgeon removed both ovaries and my uterus even though the frozen section done in the operating room was benign. I wish I had done things differently including revising the surgical consent form to not allow any organs to be removed if the cyst was benign.

What type of cyst do you have and what are your surgeon's plans?

[nichell1913]

Hi Jayne17. I have recently been diagnosed with a 15 centimeter pelvic mass. I do not want to have surgery, but I know I have to. I am a 34 year old single mother of two and I cannot afford to miss work. What was your recovery time? How much work did you have to miss? How long did the procedure take? I'm so discouraged right now. Did you stomach flatten at all? Thanks for sharing.

[jennifer201432]

my name is jennifer i am 32 years old and i was just old that i have a 3.5 cm cyst on my right overy and a bunch on my left overy and the one my dr is concerned about is 11cm and is sending me to a specialist and i a terrified cancer runs on both sides of my family i and scared that they are going to tell me it is cancer or thati will never be able to have children which will devistate me , someone please tell me the truth of what i am fixing to go through here.

[irene1986]

hello