Ovarian cysts in women over 50 years

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Avatar f tn Ovarian cysts are very common and affect mainly women in their 30s and 40s. Women who are past menopause (ages 50-70) and have ovarian cysts have a higher risk of having ovarian cancer. The only way to diagnose ovarian cancer is looking at the cells under a microscope. There are tumour markers the doctors can test for called CA-125 and CA19-9 (both are blood tests) however numbers can be higher due to inflammation.
Avatar n tn There is an Ovarian Cyst forum too you might want to visit.. Lots of us over there have had experience with many types of cysts. Cysts are very common in women your age. Many times they simply resolve on their own. It's good that your Dr. is proactive , but chances are slim that you have a malignancy. Further, Beckman is right. The CA-125 is not reliable in younger women. Too many other things can elevate the results.Plus many women with Ovarian Cancer have normal CA-125 results.
Avatar f tn Most ovarian cysts, even complex ones and even in post-menopausal women, are benign. Most cysts go away on their own. I wonder if these are indeed the same ones as seen on CT 2 years ago or possibly different ones. Imaging is not exact so they cannot always tell the type of cyst. However, I'm not sure which type of imaging (e.g., CT, MRI, ultrasound) is the best for viewing ovarian cysts. Do you have a copy of the report? If so, what does it say about the characteristics of the cysts?
Avatar n tn I am 50 years old, still menstruating, although in the last year or so cycle has shortened from 28 to 21 days. Last month, bleeding became very heavy and did not stop after 12 days. Went to gyn who did manual exam and ultrasound; found a a 3cm cyst that he called a "functional cyst". I am worrying myself about the possibility of ovarian cancer due to my age, having taken Clomid 17 yrs ago for 11 cycles, plus I am also having heartburn symptoms.
Avatar m tn Many women, as did I, end up with Polycystic Ovarian syndrome. In that case you may develop and reabsorb many cysts over your lifetime. This is why they do not remove ovarian cysts. You have a good doctor who is checking you every six months. Women's periods are very complicated. I was on the clock regular from the time I started. When I was young I had a lot of pain and PMS. I got POS. I would have new tumors and reabsorb them many times.
675329 tn?1297288378 I also learned that most ovarian cancer STARTS in the Fallopian tubes. With that in mind, I would recommend anybody done with kids, and having abdominal surgery, to have their tubes removed. At least talk to your doctor about it.
Avatar m tn The CA 125 can be accurate if you have Ovarian Cancer, For some women it is not it is like the PSA test for men. Some doctors think they both tests are useless and give too many false positives. That said beside ultra sound and CT there is no way to tell ovarian Cancer unless you do surgery which is not practical. Do you have problems with your gall bladder? If you had PCOS you can have multiple cysts. It can also make you nauseated. and make your peroids off.
Avatar f tn Unfortunately, many women have hysterectomies unnecessarily for benign conditions. And many women lose ovaries unnecessarily too. Most ovarian cysts can be removed via cystectomy (leaving your ovary or enough ovarian tissue for normal hormone production). However, you would need a surgeon with good cystectomy skills. I was over-treated for a benign ovarian cyst at age 49. My gynecologist removed all my "reproductive" sex organs. I have been suffering the effects ever since (9 years).
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar m tn s or earlier then you have less than a 2% ovarian cancer over a life time. 98% of ovarian cysts are benign cysts can be the size of grapefruits. I was surprised that an ultra sound could show ovarian cancer but it can. Mine showed cancer. I had an ultrasound on Thursday. The doctor called me Monday and told me I had a mass. I saw the Oncologist on the next day and was in surgery in three days. You probably all ready know this but it is good to go to a GYN/Oncologist.
Avatar n tn I'm 44 years, normal periods and normal paps.. I'm noticed in my 40s that my periods have gotten lighter and shorter. This past period sept 6th was much heavier and after my period was over had mild cramps like I was getting my period again. Went in for a pap and my doctor sent me for a ultrasound and transvagina. My dr (who is a personal friend). Told me I have a small ovarian cyst 2.9 cm on my left and 2 small fibroids.
Avatar f tn Do you know how large the cysts are in her uterus and ovary? Most doctors will want to remove ovarian cysts after they grow over 5 cm (about 2 inches) in size because if they burst it will hurt like crazy or the weight of one can cause the fallopian tube to twist. They can't make any big decisions until they check it out more thoroughly. Some women are just prone to developing cysts and it's not always malignant. Let us know how things go for her and welcome to the community.
Avatar f tn hi all the info i have read on ovarian cysts is that they are suspicious in post menopausal women .. i suggest u get a transvaginal ultrasound and have that cyst watched really carefully ,,, there is a good pamphlet by dr birnbaum on non functioning cysts ... come on over to the cyst forum with ur questions ... theres too many of us with too much experiene in this praying u are well sharon Ovarian Cyst Pamphlet by Jan214 first pages I have seen on ovarian cysts.
Avatar n tn I've had ovarian cyst since I was 19 years old and I'm now in my late 50's. I did have them checked out and the Doctor did not seem concerned. Over the years they have swelled up and caused me much pain in that area, but eventually they would drain or pop and then I would be fine for some time until they swelled up again. Since I've gone through the change of life, they have been much less active and problematic for me.
Avatar f tn This site has helped me alot thanks! wondered if anyone can tell me if a novasure endo oblation can affect in anyway ovarian cysts? I am due back for scan in a wk for my cyst but with vomiting/pain still i suspect it hasn't disappeared.
Avatar f tn I know I shouldn’t be on the internet reading about this stuff, but it says menopausal women shouldn’t technically have cysts on their ovaries anymore because there is no ovulation. So that’s why I am worried. I did have a follow-up with my GYN the very following day and she saw the report and told me not to give it a second thought and basically told me “see you next year for your annual”! I guess the fact that she isn’t worries makes me feel better, but my health anxiety has taken over.
Avatar n tn I recently had an mri for leg/hip pain which ended up being an enflamed tendon. The mri also reveals two small cysts in the "left adnexa" measuring 1 cm in size. The RN at the orthopedic office said it was my ovary. Should I be concerned about this and see my gynocologist? I had a hysterectomy approximately 15 years ago and am 58 years old.
Avatar f tn If you do not have BRCA you have a 1.4% chance of ovarian cancer in your life time. The statistic is lower than 1% because of your age. I am the only one on the forum and I have BRCA 1. The only way to tell if you have a possibility of ovarian cancer is a transvaginal ultra sound. You do not have symptoms until you are stage 3-4. With BRCA you have a 40% of ovarian and a 90% of Breast Cancer. The breast cancer is usually triple negative breast cancer.
Avatar f tn A couple of things to remember, GYN/Oncologists treat many benign conditions, they are experts with 3 years additional training, also, they do not spend a big chunk of their time on obstetrics. Ovarian Cancer is a very rare disease. Most ovarian cysts are benign. Ovarian cancer can only be diagnosed through a biopsy. The best thing to do is try to relax, and wait for the answers before panicing or even before researching....
Avatar f tn I had Ovarian cancer but nothing in my Uterus but normal fibroids which were not related or Cancerous. Many women have fibroids and many women have benign Ovarian cysts which resolve by themselves.In my case I got Cancer because I had the BRCA1 mutation in my genetics which is not common unless you have a lot of relatives with Ovarian, breast or Prostate Cancer before 50. I had many close relatives with these Cancers.
1081864 tn?1257519948 hello. i am 32 years old and my doctor found out in sept.2008 (1 year after my 2nd boy was born) that my testosterone level is highly elevated. current lab test did show again it is still elevated (level was 95, range is: 20-70). i am also hypothyroid and take Levothyroxine 50mcg since dec.2008. my current lab level of TSH was 1.45, all other also normal. my female hormones are in range too. all my other blood test CBC CMP etc. were normal too, some to the lower side, but still in range.
Avatar n tn Hi there. I have suffered for many years of IBS due to been given meds and for several years have also had, ovarian cysts that haven't bother me much for over a period of 5 years. Now, they have grown more than normal and I have to have surgery. From what I have found out by talking to doctors, in the net and from the ladies in this forum, that in pre-menopausal women they are probably benign. Also, a transvaginal ultrasound and a CA - 125 marker can be done.