Ovarian cysts and removal of ovary
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If the cysts continue to grow and need to be removed, removal of just the cysts (cystectomy) is the way to go if the frozen section shows they are benign. Of course, for women who are genetically predisposed to ovarian cancer, this may not be the best course. This site is a good resource about ovarian cysts - http://ovaryresearch.com/ovarian_cysts.htm. This one talks about the many adverse effects of ovary removal with links to studies - http://www.overy.org/.
I hope this helps.
Benign ovarian cysts (dermoids included) do not require removal of ANY organs and certainly not your uterus unless you have a surgeon who needlessly removes organs (there are plenty out there since only 2% of hysterectomies and oophorectomies are done for a cancer diagnosis). Dermoid cysts are VERY RARELY cancerous and if you do not have a predisposition for ovarian cancer, your lifetime risk is less than 2%.
I was over-treated for a benign 9.5 cm ovarian cyst (cystadenoma).
I had a ovarian cystectomy in 1986, total abdominal hysterectomy in 1994, bilateral salipingoophrectomy and ovarian cysts removed in 2005. This year I had a CAT scan for another medical issue and it was discovered that I had masses both right and left adenxal area. I went to the Cancer Institute of NJ for a consultation with a GYN/Oncologist. After numerous tests including MRI, Ultrasounds, CA-125 (negative) and I had lab work done which indicated I was premenopausal.
4cm hypoechoic cystic lesion on my left ovary and another 4cm hypoechoic cystic lesion on my right ovary. Endometrioma and endometriosis not excluded. Endometrial stripe is 5mm. I am scared and don't know what to do. I posted about this on another site and I was told to see a gynecologic oncologist and not to trust an obgyn with doing a surgery. My obgyn told me I needed a laparoscopic cystectomy. He also did a CA-125 which came back 110 and my CEA was 5.0. My obgyn suspects endometriosis.
I am a week into my recovery from a dermoid cyst removal and part removal of ovary. how you doing? Day 2-4 of recovery were the worst for me so I hope you are ok. If you are getting the gas pain try and walk around a bit but I found peppermint or ginger tea helped.. a bit!!
Before I went in for my op I was told the likelihood was that the cyst was either a functional'/simple' cyst or an endometrioma. They only discovered that it was actually a dermoid when they did the operation.
org talks about the negative effects of ovary removal. Removal of even one ovary has been shown to do more harm than good. Hysterectomy (uterus removal) is also damaging in a number of ways - hormonal / endocrine, sexual, anatomical (pelvic organ displacement), and skeletal (back, hips, figure changes).
If you do end up needing surgery, you will want to find a surgeon who has good cystectomy (cyst removal) skills to preserve your ovary or enough of it for normal function.
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.
Doctors with good cystectomy (cyst removal) skills can almost always remove ovarian cysts and preserve the ovary or enough of it for normal function. It may be more difficult to find a doctor who will do a cystectomy than an oophorectomy (ovary removal) because it takes a little more skill and time and I've read it typically doesn't pay any better.
it says the right ovary contains simple cysts measuring 2.0 and 0.9 cm in size. the left ovary contains simple cysts measuring 0.7,0.8 and 0.5 cm in size. IMPRESSION: bilateral ovarian cyst. I asked my doctor if that is normal and she said yes. I have look for info in internet and it says is not normal to have bilateral ovarian cyst. HELP please!
I'm sorry no one responded... I thought I had but evidently did not. Most ovarian cysts are benign (non-cancerous) and resolve on their own in about 3 months. If they don't resolve and you end up needing surgery, you shouldn't need to lose your ovary if the cysts are benign (as shown by frozen section) and you have a surgeon with good cystectomy (cyst removal) skills.
One was the size of a grapefruit and twisted twice on its stalk on my left ovary and the other on my right ovary was the size of a softball. I went to the ER in pain and had them taken out a few days later. The Dr also said he removed parts of my ovaries but left some ovary tissue on both sides (more on the right than the left). He was really vague and will find out more info at my followup. My question is how is this going to affect me fertility. I do want more kids.
I have had several operations for ovarian cysts removal. 12 years ago I had my right ovary removed because the cyst spread over the whole ovary, and 2 years ago it spread to the left ovary, and had that removed. Now the cyst on my left ovary has resurfaced. I am feeling alot of pain, and I have been to the doctor and was told to follow up on my cyst but I never did because of insurance reasons. But I have been having pains on my left side, like a burning and painful sensation.
My friend has ovarian cysts and has had one ovary removed eight mths ago and now the cysts are in her remaining ovary. She is told it has to be removed and on hormone replacement therapy the rest of her life but is told that the hormone therapy will be dangerous for her due to the high risk of blood clots. Is there an alternative therapy she can take or alternative to removal of the ovary or way to just treat the cyst?
The right ovary is enlarged and measures 8.2 x 4.9 x 4.0 cm. There is a complex ovarian mass that measures 5.3 x 3.1 x 3.6 cm fine low level internal echoes. There is another complex cystic lesion that measures 3.0 x 2.4 x 3.4 cm with fine low level Lacey echoes. No flow is identified within these lesions and they likely represent hemorrhagic cysts. A simple cyst is also noted measuring 4.3 x 2.4 x 3.4 cm. And the report states that I have free fluid by my vaginal cuff.
After multiple tests (ultrasound, ct scan and MRI) I was told I have complex ovarian cysts 5×4 cm on both ovaries and pancreatic cyst that is over 1cm . I have 2 questions. 1. Since I very much refuse and will be refusing contraceptives , how else naturally can I cure ovarian cysts? 2. Can acidic taste in my mouth with coating on my tongue and lower back pain be due to pancreatic cyst?
Hello, I'm 24 year old female. I recently found out that I have an ovarian cyst the size of 17cm on my left ovary. Doctor said it's most likely that my whole left ovary will have to go. I'm really scared, terrified even, because I'm morbidly obese and I have to have a laparotomy to remove the cyst and I've never had any kind of surgery, ever.
I have been having lower abdomen problems (burning constantly) for about a year. I have been seeing a Gastroenterologist and have numerous test done and have been diagnosed with GERD and Barretts Esophagus and IBS. I take medication and watch what I eat but nothing helps. I had a CT Scan for these problems and it showed a cystic mass on my ovary so I had to go to my Gyn and had a Pelvic Sonogram. I have read that sometimes Ovarian Cancer can have the same symptoms as these other problems.
Cystectomy (cyst removal) with preservation of your ovary or as much ovarian tissue as possible would be the best treatment if the cysts are benign. The ovaries and uterus are essential a woman's entire life for good health and normalcy. They are the organs that make us female and give us our female traits.
My organs were needlessly removed for a benign ovarian cyst at age 49 and I have aged overnight and every aspect of my life and being has suffered.
I wish, for one, that I had not trusted my gynecologist of 20 years. And I wish I had known more about how the hysterectomy and ovary removal industry "operates" and taken the necessary steps to protect/keep my vital organs.
The uterus, ovaries, and tubes are essential a woman's whole life. The ovaries produce hormones into a woman's 80's. Removal of one ovary does not always cause a drop in hormones but it can even to the point of a surgical type "menopause.
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