How fast does a dermoid cyst grow?

[dimples7]

I was recently told by my gyn that I have a 5cm dermoid cyst on my left ovary.  I had an ultrasound in Nov. 05 because of pain on my left side.  I was told that I just had some small cysts.  I also was told I had a fatty liver.  My doctor said we will just watch the fatty liver but in June she sent me for another ultrasound.  Then I get a call from there office saying I still have this fatty liver but also have a cyst and they refered me to my gyn.  I finally see him almost a month later and he says I have this dermiod cyst and it has to come out.  I will have the full surgery on August 15th to remove my left ovary along with the cyst.  I have had 4 c-sections and he said it will be much like that as far as recovery.  

I am having more pain then I have had before.  Not doulbed over pain but more constant ache.  Could this thing be growing still more if it grew that fast in Six months?  My doctor told me that the chance of cancer is pretty low.  I am glad of that.  I am almost 41 and done having children.  My mother had breast cancer and eventually died of liver and colon cancer at age 57.  I want to be a healthy grandmother someday.  

Anyway, thanks for listening.  I have been reading others post for  awhile.  You all are so supportive to one other.

[Tmad93]

I don't know why they grow so fast either. My Doctor had told me that it would be about 10-20 years before I could possibly get one and less than a year later I have another one and impending surgery.

I would certainly talk to you doctor gyn about getting pregnant with a dermoid cyst.  

I'm only 19 and my mom mentioned freezing eggs possibly to me depending on the outcome of this surgery now. With having only one ovary, I would suggest that you do some more research into freezing eggs and ask your doctor about it.  I hope that all goes well with your cyst and that nothing bad has to happen this time!

[Yuka935]

Hi everyone. I'm 20 years old. 2 years ago I operated surgery for my left ovary because of dermoid cyst. After that I have only right ovary now.
But recently I diagnosed ultrasound machine I also have dermoid cyst in right ovary for 18mm. Is it Okey to get pregnant or any other factors that influence my unborn child? Why dermoit cyst is growing so fast is there any effects?

[77345shell]

I was diagnosed with a small dermoid cyst on my right ovary a couple of months ago.  They did not tell me the actual size.  I don't have insurance until January & can't afford to see a specialist or pay for anymore dr. visits out of pocket.  My question is about feeling sick....all the time.  Have any of you experienced that?  I feel like I am hung over all day long every day.  Nausea, no energy, hot & cold flashes, dizziness.   This has been going on for about 2 weeks and my stomach looks bloated (almost distended) even though I have been losing weight.  I discovered yesterday that if I lay on my stomach, my head gets fuzzy & my ears plug up & I get dizzy.  Not to mention the constant crampy feeling & shooting pains down my leg (these were the symptoms I had when they found it). Please let me know if you have had any similar symptoms.  Thank you :)

[titch89]

i have recently been diagnosed with a small dermoid Cyst on my right ovary. i am 23 years old and i had a dermoid cyst removed at the age of 16 from my left ovary and my ovary was also removed. i have been in alot of pain recently and it has took my doctors 5 months to find the cyst. my Gyn has told me it is not serious but being of this age and going through the same thing again it is heart breaking.1 year after my first op at the age of 16  i had a small cyst appear on my right ovary which they managed to "shrink" using the contraceptive pill. I am distraught at the thought of going through all of this again and i am wondering if anyone has been through this? perhaps not at my age but having the same type of cyst on the other ovary after having an ovary removed?
thanks

[genmomstar]

do not worry about the surgery or the scars, they are not bad at all. i don't even notice mine at all any more and I had 3 small incisions to remove a grapefrut sized dermoid about 5 years ago. since then I have had a beautiful baby boy ! to be honest, get it taken care of now.  I didn't have any pain until about 3 days before surgery and by then it had twisted my ovary.  again, with my remaining ovary still healthy i still had a baby a few years later! good luck and many prayers.  

[Emz3]

Hi I have got s dermoid cyst the size of 12.8 cm I am waiting for surgery which was supposed to be on Monday and now they have put it back four weeks. I'm worried about having it there and Sbout surgery. Any comments gratefully received . Emms