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nickel111 posted:
Last month I was hopitalized with severe cramps in my lower abdomen. My doctor ordered a CT scan and found a rather large ovarian cyst. I was sent home and it was recommended that I have
a follow up ultrasound. I had the ultrasound on Monday of this week
and the are calling it a complex ovarian cyst and it measures 6.7 X
7.2 cm. I went to the gynocologist today and now they are saying that
it is a possiblity that it could be a tumor and they are doing several labs including tumor makers and a CA-125. She also told me that I will have to have surgery to have it removed but they want to wait to find out what my labs say first. What I would like to know is if this is the right course of action than needs to be taken.
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:ovarian cystLast month I was hopitalized with severe cramps in my lower abdomen. My doctor ordered a CT scan and found a rather large ovarian cyst. I was sent home and it was recommended that I have <br />a follow up ultrasound. I had the ultrasound on Monday of this week<br />and the are calling it a complex ovarian cyst and it measures 6.7 X<br />7.2 cm. I went to the gynocologist today and now they are saying that<br />it is a possiblity that it could be a tumor and they are doing several labs including tumor makers and a CA-125. She also told me that I will have to have surgery to have it removed but they want to wait to find out what my labs say first. What I would like to know is if this is the right course of action than needs to be taken.
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bansey responded:
dont worry too much about it,i had one the size of an orange a few years ago it was so painful when i had sex and during my period, and i had it remove by surgery and now am fine and it has not come back,but each month when i have my period am always scared it came back, but have a positive attitude and it will be ok good luck
Report This| Share this:ovarian cystdont worry too much about it,i had one the size of an orange a few years ago it was so painful when i had sex and during my period, and i had it remove by surgery and now am fine and it has not come back,but each month when i have my period am always scared it came back, but have a positive attitude and it will be ok good luck
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Anon_6061 responded:
Here's a good website for understanding ovarian cysts -
http://www.ovaryresearch.com/. As you can see on the site map on the left, there are sections on Ovarian Cysts, Ovarian Cancer, CA-125, etc.

Based on my experience and research, some key points are:
  • The words "tumor" and "neoplasm" tend to instill fear but they just mean "abnormal growth." These growths can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous. And some go away on their own.
  • Ovarian cysts are common. MOST are benign even ones that are complex and look suspicious.
  • The CA-125 test is NOT accurate in diagnosing ovarian cancer. It's best used in assessing the effectiveness of ovarian cancer treatment.
  • A cystectomy can oftentimes be done to remove just the cyst so that the ovary is saved. Some gynecologists may not have the skills to do a cystectomy and/or your insurance company may not approve it. If it were me in that case, I'd appeal it.
  • The removal of one ovary MAY cause hormonal problems. There are some women here who've posted that's what happened to them. I know women who were not in menopause but became menopausal after the removal of one ovary. I also know women whose other ovary took over. There's no way to know what your body will do.
I hope you've found this helpful.
Report This| Share this:ovarian cystHere's a good website for understanding ovarian cysts - <br /><a href="http://www.ovaryresearch.com/">http://www.ovaryresearch.com/</a>. As you can see on the site map on the left, there are sections on Ovarian Cysts, Ovarian Cancer, CA-125, etc.<br /> <br />Based on my experience and research, some key points are:<br /><ul><li>The words "tumor" and "neoplasm" tend to instill fear but they just mean "abnormal growth." These growths can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous. And some go away on their own.</li></ul><ul><li>Ovarian cysts are common. MOST are benign even ones that are complex and look suspicious. <br /></li></ul><ul><li>The CA-125 test is NOT accurate in diagnosing ovarian cancer. It's best used in assessing the effectiveness of ovarian cancer treatment. </li></ul><ul><li>A cystectomy can oftentimes be done to remove just the cyst so that the ovary is saved. Some gynecologists may not have the skills to do a cystectomy and/or your insurance company may not approve it. If it were me in that case, I'd appeal it.</li></ul><ul><li>The removal of one ovary MAY cause hormonal problems. There are some women here who've posted that's what happened to them. I know women who were not in menopause but became menopausal after the removal of one ovary. I also know women whose other ovary took over. There's no way to know what your body will do.</li></ul>I hope you've found this helpful.
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