Oh and I would like to add the gyno called the cyst(s) tumors now.She didn't elaborate. I'm really thinking the more I read I need a new gyno bc I don't feel mine is adequate IMO. ..
I'll add a few comments here, just randomly - you didn't mention how large the cysts are. If they're rather large (over 5 cm) there's a chance they could cause torsion (a twist) which would then be a medical emergency. That's why they like to do surgery to remove them.
In some cases doctors will use birth control to shrink cysts. But that's out for you.
Many doctors use cyst and tumor interchangeably but yes, I think tumor sounds worse.
I can't think of any reason that a cyst or even one ovary removal would cause emotional or personality changes. There's the basic anxiety over any surgery. And if you still have one ovary left, that will take care of your hormone needs. You won't be starting surgical menopause.
I've never heard of poking an ovary over and over again to start a period. I know in some cases of fluid filled cysts they make take a needle and aspirate (draw out) some fluid. Not sure if they do that with ovarian cysts.
Although I respect acupuncture specialists (one vet we had at the clinic used it for pain control occasionally), I tend to disagree with the emotional repercussions of having a single ovary removed. I had my left one removed along with tube and a 10 cm cyst. Other than a sore tummy, I felt much better, great peace of mind knowing it wasn't cancer and that thing was now out of there.
Perhaps others will drop in and add more information. I hope so.
sounds like you have alot to deal with !! im sorry your going through so much! alot of times the docs refer cysts as tumors.. did she do transvaginal ultrasound or an MRI? alot of times cysts wont go away ..(ive had one for a little over 3 years) mine is mostly solid...the docs think its a fibroma. i wont know for sure until they remove it in january. do you have any symptoms like bloating or pain or feeling full? (dont worry too much if you do as even benign ones can cause those those symptoms as well.) my periods have been so weird too..not having them for a looong time, and then spotting. sounds like she is talking about doing a laporoscopy..(maybe)..id first ask her if she is going to do surgery to bag it !! that means no spilling of fluid from the cyst. just incase there is cancer in the cyst. if she is talking about just draining it ask her if she is 100% sure its benign and why she thinks it is...most are..but they wont know for sure til its out. im sure others on here will advise you on their thoughts too...please keep us informed on how you are!!! also..TRY NOT TO STRESS...YOU ALREADY HAVE ALOT TO DEAL WITH !!!