Ovarian Cyst and "Pulse-like" Pain

[Teddy777]

I am 50; I had two UTI's last year. I also had a cervial biopsy (first time ever a PAP came back abnormal) and all was A-OK. I told urologist I was still having slight sensations that were not really painful. She did an ultrasound looking for a possible kidney stone. No stone but she found an ovarian cyst on the left side. Gyno doesn't know if pains are from cyst which is 2 cm (and since a bit bigger on a second U/S). The pains are near the pubic area either right or left or center. Is this the cyst? My periods have been extremely normal and regular my whole life. I only just missed for three months but just had a very normal 5-day period. No problems. Gyno is suggesting if cyst doesn't burst after next period she wants to remove ovary. Why should we go this far? CA125 has been done twice and is normal. I don't want unneeded surgery especially after having 2 breast biopsies last year. (Yes, turning 50 has been an adventure.) I have had back pain for many years (several falls) but worry that worsened back pain is something else. Someone suggested I have a scan of entire lower body. Suggestions, Please!!! Thx!

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi There
It sounds like you are getting a good evaluation. if your pain f\does not improve and it is not related to your bladder, a laparoscopy to evaluate the pelvis is reasonable. If you are having  regular menstrual cycles, there is a good chance that a 2 cm cyst is related to ovulation and will not be present on repeat scan.
best wishes

[Sunes]

Hi there. I had a large cyst on my R ovary and before my surgery I was in terrible pain for 4 days straight. Cyst was so large that was pulling on my ovary and the pain was located close to my bladder. I called my Gyno and he scheduled surgery. He did not send me for any more scans(I had two Ultrasounds)..and I wish that he did. So I think it would be good if you get CT or better yet MRI done of your abdomen if you experiencing pain.
Don't wait . Take care, Sunes