Recurring large ovarian cysts

[beckyjmm]

I had surgery to remove a 4 inch ovarian cyst 5 months ago.  I asked my doctor if it was possible that another one would come back and he said it's highly unlikely but it does happen.  I'm now having all the same symptoms as before and would like to know if anyone has had a large cyst come back in such a short length of time and what was done about it the second time.  Any response would be really appreciated.

[ajemmom]

Years ago, I was suffering from pain in my lower abdomen and my gyn. could not find a cause so they did a laporoscopy(sp?) to look inside me to see if they could find a cause.  They found a cyst the size of a golf ball on my ovary and removed the cyst.  My symptoms disappeared and then returned again about three years later and I had the same procedure done again to remove another cyst that had formed.  My dr. said that ovarian cysts are quite common but they usually resolve themselves and no treatment is necessary.  When they begin to cause problems is when you have to have something done.  I don't know if this helps you very much, but yes they can return.  My dr. also put me on birth control pills to try to keep the cysts under control.  I have had children since then and so far, have had no more problems.

[samambreen]

I had a large (17cm) cyst removed from my left ovary in March of this year. I had for many months experienced medium to heavy pelvic pain and felt nauseous and bloated. After the cyst was removed I was reassured that the entire cyst had been removed and that I should experience no further problems. On the 2nd of October this year I was diagnosed with a large (14cm) peritoneal pseudocyst and advised this was due to adhesions and as a precautionary measure, they would also think about removing my left ovary. Four days ago, I had a second laparoscopy but afterwards I was told that in fact, there had been a little bit of the wall of the cyst remaining, therefore the previous cyst has returned. I'm 26 and it has taken up the best part of my year. I have also been booked in for a further scan in three moths time to track the success of the procedure. I'm absolutely petrified.

[samambreen]

Also, they decided to leave the ovary intact. They kept saying this was due to my age but if it's only going to happen again, I'd be willing to lose one.