Cyst on ovary

[Nexum]

My daugther has been told that she is 4 almost 5 wks pregnant.  She starting have pains in her lower abdomen and went to the emergency room, after examination the doctor informed her that she has a cyst on her ovaries and that the cyst is there to work as a placenta until the baby is more developed and then the cyst will disolved by itself.  

I have never heard of this.  Please advise.

[Lettherain]

I don't know. My friend had to have emergency surgery while pregnant when they found a cyst on her ovary.

[Tired-Cyster]

I, too, had cysts during my pregnancy.  My doc monitored the cysts, but they resolved on their own without any surgery and without any other complications during pregnancy.  The only difference between my pregnancy and my other friends without cysts was that I got many ultrasounds.  I got to see my daughter 5-6 times during pregnancy!  The treatment that they take, or don't, is dependent upon the type of cysts your daughter has.  If it is a simple cyst, that has fluid only, it is most likely considered harmless and should not affect her pregnancy.  I hope your daughter can relax and enjoy her pregnancy.  Cysts can stress you out especially if you have not dealt with them before, but they are often not much to worry about.  Make sure she discusses it in detail with her GYN.  The GYN should be able to tell if it is a simple cyst or one that is considered "complex" and requires more monitoring and possibly surgery.  Hope this helps!  Congrats on becoming a grandparent!