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Complex ovarian cysts?
Hi all...
I am a 29 year old female, will be 30 in eight days. I am on birth control, anxiety medication, and thyroid meds for hypothyroidism (very recently diagnosed with thyroid problems). Family history - my mom has had breast cancer, as did my grandmother on my father's side of the family. I have one 2 year old child, and am hoping to have another in the next year or so. I don't know if any of this matters, but I thought I would give background.
In November, I went to my OBGYN for my annual pap and pelvic exam. During the pelvic exam, she said that it felt like I might have a small cyst on my left ovary. She scheduled for me to come back for an ultrasound. I went back for the ultrasound about 2 weeks ago. There were in fact two small cysts on my right ovary (not sure why my OB had thought it was the left one?) Anyway, OBGYN said the cysts measured at 1.2 CM and 2.9CM. These cysts were not 100% fluid, though I have no clue what the ratio was of fluid to non-fluid. My OBGYN told me with what seemed like great confidence that with my age, and the size of the cysts, she felt sure that they would resolve and that they weren't tumors, or anything like that. She gave me a couple of possible explanations for the solid parts, but I can't quite remember them. Something about possible bleeding, and some other possibility that I can't remember. She did tell me to come back in 6 to 8 weeks for another ultrasound, which I do have scheduled for February 12.
So...I have issues with health related anxiety, and I can't seem to stop thinking about this cyst issue. When I try to research ovarian cysts, it gives me all the info about how common cysts are, etc, and how most are benign. However, it seems like all this information mostly talks about the regular simple cyst, not the complex cyst. Although my OB seemed confident that I'm fine, I can't help but worry. I'm just a worrier by nature, and I know how serious ovarian cancer is.
If it matters, I'm fairly certain I did have two cysts that ruptured during my college years, before I was ever on birth control. Excruciating pain, almost as bad as labor pain, and a visit to the emergency room for one of the incidents in which I was told that it was mostly likely a burst cyst. This was at least 9 years ago.
This waiting game is horrible. What do you all think? I know that no one can give me an answer specifically, but I'd love to hear your stories about your own experiences with this issue. If there's a little reassurance in there, that definitely wouldn't hurt, lol.
So tired of being worried...
I am a 29 year old female, will be 30 in eight days. I am on birth control, anxiety medication, and thyroid meds for hypothyroidism (very recently diagnosed with thyroid problems). Family history - my mom has had breast cancer, as did my grandmother on my father's side of the family. I have one 2 year old child, and am hoping to have another in the next year or so. I don't know if any of this matters, but I thought I would give background.
In November, I went to my OBGYN for my annual pap and pelvic exam. During the pelvic exam, she said that it felt like I might have a small cyst on my left ovary. She scheduled for me to come back for an ultrasound. I went back for the ultrasound about 2 weeks ago. There were in fact two small cysts on my right ovary (not sure why my OB had thought it was the left one?) Anyway, OBGYN said the cysts measured at 1.2 CM and 2.9CM. These cysts were not 100% fluid, though I have no clue what the ratio was of fluid to non-fluid. My OBGYN told me with what seemed like great confidence that with my age, and the size of the cysts, she felt sure that they would resolve and that they weren't tumors, or anything like that. She gave me a couple of possible explanations for the solid parts, but I can't quite remember them. Something about possible bleeding, and some other possibility that I can't remember. She did tell me to come back in 6 to 8 weeks for another ultrasound, which I do have scheduled for February 12.
So...I have issues with health related anxiety, and I can't seem to stop thinking about this cyst issue. When I try to research ovarian cysts, it gives me all the info about how common cysts are, etc, and how most are benign. However, it seems like all this information mostly talks about the regular simple cyst, not the complex cyst. Although my OB seemed confident that I'm fine, I can't help but worry. I'm just a worrier by nature, and I know how serious ovarian cancer is.
If it matters, I'm fairly certain I did have two cysts that ruptured during my college years, before I was ever on birth control. Excruciating pain, almost as bad as labor pain, and a visit to the emergency room for one of the incidents in which I was told that it was mostly likely a burst cyst. This was at least 9 years ago.
This waiting game is horrible. What do you all think? I know that no one can give me an answer specifically, but I'd love to hear your stories about your own experiences with this issue. If there's a little reassurance in there, that definitely wouldn't hurt, lol.
So tired of being worried...
I agree, those are small and not causing you any symptoms (other than worry)....it will do no harm to "wait and see". Hopefully they resolve on their own! Good luck!
I can calm your fears a little hopefully! I had a 6cm complex cyst that we watched for 4 months. It did shrink with every ultrasound. I finally went to have it looked at because I was still having pain in December and it ended up just being fluid filled and was able to be drained. It looked like it had a solid component because I had scar tissue attached to it from having my uterus removed in 2011. Also, if it looks solid, it very well could be blood, they are called hemorrhagic cysts. Don't worry, odds are very small that it is anything serious. Keep us posted.
Hi Nailbiter,
All I can say is that I am a lot like you. I also have health anxiety and drove myself absolutely crazy with fear regarding my 5cm complex cyst. I had it removed 2 weeks ago and inital pathology came back good.
I can not calm you down but can tell you that the odds are greatly in your favor. STOP reading the internet it is out worst enemy.
the ladies are great around here. stick around and let us know how it goes.
All I can say is that I am a lot like you. I also have health anxiety and drove myself absolutely crazy with fear regarding my 5cm complex cyst. I had it removed 2 weeks ago and inital pathology came back good.
I can not calm you down but can tell you that the odds are greatly in your favor. STOP reading the internet it is out worst enemy.
the ladies are great around here. stick around and let us know how it goes.
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