Dermoid cysts

[Chrystyana]

I have just come out of hospital from having severe pelvic pain. The doctors have found that I have two dermiod cysts about 6cm in diameter one on each ovary. They say that I have to have them removed and I am waiting for surgery. They said that the pain was caused by my ovary twisting on my right side. At first they thought that it was my apendix.

I have a couple of questions: Would they cause me to feel tired all the time? and Will I still be able to have children?

I am only 27 years old.

[happyname]

I started having trouble with dermoid cysts at 17 and many of them were as large as yours.  I am 36 now with 3 children ages 14, 16 and 18 so I don't think that the cysts alone could keep you from having kids.  I will tell you that I did have 3 on the same ovary in the same site and about 10 years ago I decided to have that ovary removed.  I have had 8 surgeries over the years all of which were prior to the removal.  I think that I have only had one regular cyst on the other side.  I was always tired and I could usually get an idea that something was up because I hurt and was an emotional wreck too.  Now that they do so many of the procedures via laparoscopy there is very little discomfort.  I always came home the same day. Good luck with your surgery!

[Gatsby]

Of course this would make you feel tired.  The dermoid has caused your homones to go crazy.  As for having children, you are young and you only need a partial ovary!  I have  friend who had 4 children with only 1/4 ovary!  Once the dermoid is removed and you regain your regular cycle, you should be fine.  Don't fret when you don't get back to a regular schedule right away.  Sometimes it takes about 3 months for the ovary to recover.  They go to "sleep"  when there is surgery.  Take care and keep us posted.
~Tascha

[kaylamarie614]

You are on the correct forum for the answers you are seeking. I have a dermoid cyst, 2.6 cm. Unless the doctor has to remove your ovaries for some reason instead of just the cysts you should be able to have children. I don't know much about the twisting of the ovary. My cyst is alot smaller than yours and the doctor said nothing about it twisting my ovary except that it is a possibility. I didn't ask my doctor about feeling tired but I know I do. I feel run down, have absolutely no energy somedays. I wake up everyday not knowing how I am going to feel for the day. I am in pain alot but I cannot find a doctor to help me, I have no insurance! I hope your surgery goes well. Good Luck to you.

[msjazz]

You may get a quicker answer this on the ovarian cyst forum, This is the cancer forum. Best wishes and hope you find some answers.