I really hope it turns out to be a simple cyst. However, at 5 cm, even that is a candidate for surgical removal. I am surprised the doctor could not confirm this one way or the other a bit faster than this.
An ectopic pregnancy will mean immediate surgery before a dangerous rupture occurs.
Hi, I'm sorry you and your wife are going through this. The above poster is right, an ectopic pregnancy would need emergency surgery to keep the tube from rupturing. Most cysts over 5 cm are usually removed by surgical means. Push for your doctor to do something sooner rather than later. Prayers coming your way. Keep us posted!