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Dealing with cysts
I am 29 years old, I have two childern I was lucking to have. I have endometriosis, and I have had ovarian cysts since I was about 18 years old I go through pain every month. I currently have been in alot of pain and my PCP ordered a CT to check for kidney stones which I have had a problem with for about 10 years, In my results it should to small kidney stones, but also two large fluid dense cyst, one measuring 4.0 x 3.7 cm and the other 2.3 x 1.7 cm both on my right side. I just had my tubes tied in early sept and cyst removed during that time. I am tired of the pain and the cysts hurt really bad when they rupture, I am wondering what is the next thing they can do? I have talked with my husband and I am to the point I am tired of have cyst removed surgically this last was my 4 surgery. Would my next best thing be a hysterectomy, I have read about and I dont see why I couldn't going with it I have my kids, I have had my tubes tied why should I have to go through the pain and uncomfort of the cysts?
I can't add anything more than what Laney has advised. Do talk with your doctor about your options.
Hi There,
I had a similar situation as you do. I just had a robotic hysterectomy, BSO and appendectomy, 2 weeks ago today. I had been suffering for years with painful periods, cysts that came and went and multiple fibroids. I was not able to have children probably from having severe endo thoroughout my abd/pelvic cavity. My doc said the only way to actually get rid of the endo was to remove both my ovaries. I had complex masses on both which he figured had destroyed alot of my ovarian function anyways and there was questions as to what these masses actually were. So I had the ovaries removed along with my uterus because my mom had uterine cancer. I am 45, which I think is young to have had this major surgery. I am now in surgical menopause which I hope will improve in a couple weeks once I start hormone replacement. I understand your concern and frustration with repeat cysts. They are no picnic. Has your doc tried birth control pills or possibly the lupron injection, which puts you into a drug induced menopause? Have you talked to your gyn about different options? You are so young for such drastic measures, but again I completely sympathize with you and the pain and the repeat surgery. I don't know what the answer to this is, it is a very personal decision as you are the one going through the pain of the cysts and the repeat surgeries. I pray you get the answers you need to make an informed decision. God Bless and keep us posted as to what you decide.
Take Care
Laney
I had a similar situation as you do. I just had a robotic hysterectomy, BSO and appendectomy, 2 weeks ago today. I had been suffering for years with painful periods, cysts that came and went and multiple fibroids. I was not able to have children probably from having severe endo thoroughout my abd/pelvic cavity. My doc said the only way to actually get rid of the endo was to remove both my ovaries. I had complex masses on both which he figured had destroyed alot of my ovarian function anyways and there was questions as to what these masses actually were. So I had the ovaries removed along with my uterus because my mom had uterine cancer. I am 45, which I think is young to have had this major surgery. I am now in surgical menopause which I hope will improve in a couple weeks once I start hormone replacement. I understand your concern and frustration with repeat cysts. They are no picnic. Has your doc tried birth control pills or possibly the lupron injection, which puts you into a drug induced menopause? Have you talked to your gyn about different options? You are so young for such drastic measures, but again I completely sympathize with you and the pain and the repeat surgery. I don't know what the answer to this is, it is a very personal decision as you are the one going through the pain of the cysts and the repeat surgeries. I pray you get the answers you need to make an informed decision. God Bless and keep us posted as to what you decide.
Take Care
Laney
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