ovarian dermoid tumors and pregnancy

[ruthy2874]

i had dermoid tumors of calcium and fat removed in 2000. i was able to conceive 2 children by c-section with the help of fertility meds with what i had left of both ovaries.  but now a dermoid tumor of calcium and fat has returned on my left ovary.  i have seen 3 drs and because of my surgery history and weight, they want to wait to see if it grows.  but i also want to have another child.  has anyone gotten pregnant while they had a dermoid tumor on their ovary?  i really don't want surgery because i have already had 3 abdominal surgeries and they are not easy to recover from.  and my incision is from the navel to the hairline straight down so they are no fun.  but i just wanted to see if anyone else has been through this.  thanks so much.
ruthy

[doe182]

I had 3 Dermoids removed 2 from right and one from left in 2004 the left was the biggest and it ruptured, thats how I found them. I had my last two boys since then. they came back with I I found them when I had my 6 week sonogram when I was pregnant with my last boy they were very small and stayed that way through out my pregnancy the baby is 5 months and know the tumors or hugh and I have to have surgury again.
I hope this helps, Doe

[soundwaves]

I have heard that a dermoid tumour can start really growing while you are preg, due to the influx of hormones. With an increase in size, the ovarian dermoid can get twisted, or torsion, due to the weight of the dermoid. That could get ugly, as you would need surgery while preg. I would double check with your doc, but be remember to be good to yourself...