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Removal of ovary after menopause
I'm 59. Have not been to the surgeon yet, but my OB GYN felt a mass on my ovary, had me get an ultrasound and CA 125 test, and said my ovary needs to be removed. Questions:
1) Do you think the surgeon will let me wait 4 weeks until I have the surgery? I have a commitment so am hoping I can wait.
2) I have felt no pain at all. Just have a distended abdomen. (look 3 or 4 months pregnant) Why is my stomach so bloated and why no pain?
Thanks for listening!
1) Do you think the surgeon will let me wait 4 weeks until I have the surgery? I have a commitment so am hoping I can wait.
2) I have felt no pain at all. Just have a distended abdomen. (look 3 or 4 months pregnant) Why is my stomach so bloated and why no pain?
Thanks for listening!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
This mass can be a cyst , benign or malignant mass. Ovarian cysts in post-menopausal women are common but any cysts in a postmenopausal woman should be taken seriously and ovarian cancer should be ruled out by means of CA125 which you have already got done. Ovarian cysts are considered for removal if they cause pain or have tendency to become malignant or there is elevated CA125. Given your history of abdominal swelling, ovarian malignancy can be a possibility.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
This mass can be a cyst , benign or malignant mass. Ovarian cysts in post-menopausal women are common but any cysts in a postmenopausal woman should be taken seriously and ovarian cancer should be ruled out by means of CA125 which you have already got done. Ovarian cysts are considered for removal if they cause pain or have tendency to become malignant or there is elevated CA125. Given your history of abdominal swelling, ovarian malignancy can be a possibility.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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