How long is too long to wait?

[quita1780]

Hello All:  
I have been ready all the posts in an effort to gain more knowledge on ovarian cyst.  I was taken to the ER yesterday around 11:30p.m. due to a sudden onset of abdomen paid on my left side and lower back pain.  Waiting to be seen I experienced some gas & thigh pain.  The doctors were convinced I was pregnant, but seeing as how I am 31 years old and already have three children, I KNEW I was not.  After several hours of wating, I had a pregnancy test (confirming negative....as I already KNEW), pelvic exam, CT of the abdomen, ultrasound and a transvaginal they confirmed I had a 5 cm ovarian cysts on my right ovary.  I have been reading a lot of the posts and I noticed the pattern of gyn's saying let's monitor it.  I cannot afford to be in this much pain and to be monitored, I have a life and children that require attention.  What do I need to say to them to get this thing removed ASAP...before the week is out????  Can anyone offer some advice?

[sharonlf4]

I am right there with you (and I am 31 as well)!  My appointment is at 4:00PM tomorrow.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  I can't stand the thought that it could be something serious...and/or that I could be feeling this way for a long time.  I am a stay-at-home-mom, and my husband has had to take time off from work to take care of our 2 1/2 year old son.  I miss playing with him and being my old self.  I pray we both get good news and a way to cope after our appointments tomorrow.  Take care, and good luck!

[quita1780]

Thank you for the feedback.  I have an appt with my OB/GYN at 2 tomorrow.  I will have to say I have been with this doctor for years, and he has always taken good care of me.  I spoke with his nurse this morning and she seems to understand the urgency of my pain.  I will you posted, thank you for sharing the stories, it has really helped my mental state.  If at all possible, I am going to ask if they can just remove it.  It's summer time and my family and I have plans.  I can't afford to just be in pain.....whenever it decides to come and go.  So far its been two straight days of pain.

[autiemom2011]

I went through the same thing.  My pain started last October... January 2011 right after new Year my pain got worst.  So my doctor ordered a CT scan.  I had an ovarian cyst that was 6 cm. I was referred to an OB/GYN. He did an ultrasound and my cyst shrunk to 4 cm...He played the age game and said that i was too young to loose my ovary and played the wait game.  When I went back in March it was the size of a cocanut.  I just had surgery  3 weeks ago.  Had my Ovary, tube and part of my uterus removed.  When he talked to me after surgery, he was appologetic.  My ovary was bigger than what the ultrasound showed.  He had to do a partial hysterectomy to get it out.  On top of it i had endometriosis.

Give it 1-2 cycles.  If it is there still and causing problems.  go see your doctor. If he still wants to wait, get a second opinion. Do alot of research and talk to other women and find out what they went through and how they feel after surgery.  When you go in to your doctors, you'll have alot of info to help plead your case.

[Jolee1074]

all I know is my own experience..which I felt like you..get it out! But after 3 cycles..it went away on its own..mine was smaller at 2cm..but the Dr. was correct in waiting it out. It has been a major crimp in my life and daily routine..and even though its gone I have still have lingering symptoms.  But I'm happy to have avoided surgery.  My pain subsided after my periods were over..I hope your pain will do the same.  Warm baths helped me, heating pads, and whatever pain meds they will let you take.  Keep reading up on info here and online in general..there is a ton of info out there..not enough in my opinion..but still lots.  Good luck, arm yourself up with help with your 3 kids when necessary..and keep us posted!