Ovarian cysts in women over 60

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Avatar f tn But, the only way to know for sure is to have the mass removed and biopsied. Also, cysts or masses in postmenopausal women are more worrisome for cancer than ones in younger women. I have a neighbor friend who had an 8cm complex mass in her 60's and it was benign. Yet, I had a 6cm, complex mass in my 30's and it was malignant. Ovarian cancer is tricky because it is different for everyone.
20831008 tn?1527294114 As Dr. William Parker says on ovaryresearch.com benign ovarian cysts are also fairly common in post-meno women and typically also resolve on their own.
Avatar f tn Has your doctor suggested surgery? I may be wrong, but I think they usually are very careful with cysts in menopausal women. Have you had other tests? Let us know...
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.
Avatar f tn Most cysts are benign but in older women doctors are much more cautious when they occur. It is possible that no matter how the cysts look you might get a recommendation to remove them with the ovaries. Did they describe what type of cysts they are and their size?
Avatar f tn Women with PCOS can have high testosterone. It's interesting that she used to have PCOS. I have to wonder if the high T is one of the lingering traits even though her periods have normalized. (I assume her periods have normalized on their own - no birth control). You didn't say if her ovarian cysts have disappeared but cysts associated with PCOS are just a symptom. One can have the underlying metabolic traits of PCOS (e.g.
Avatar f tn I find often that women who have chronic pelvic pain are talked into believing that 1-2 cm cysts are causing their problems. These cysts are normal and are almost always present on every woman's ovaries. I hope this is not what your doctors are talking about too! Your problem is a difficult one--chronic pain in the pelvic area, and believe it or not, often results from some sort of major physical/psychological trauma that becomes worse and worse over time.
Avatar n tn Hi, You don't say what your age is but cysts are very , very common in younger women. It probably isn't so much that your cyst "spread".. but that you have another one. If you check out the top right of this page, it will explain a lot about cysts. Again, they are very very common in younger (pre menopausal) women. Many times they will simply disappear on their own. Other times they will grow and have to be removed surgically. 95% of them are benign..
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 f tn When the follicles are forming small cysts may be present in the normal ovary. These ovarian cysts which start during the normal function of menstrual cycle are called functional cysts which are of two types follicular cyst and corpus luteal cyst. Most of these cysts are harmless and disappear over a period of time. They are usually asymptomatic. In few patients cysts may cause menstrual irregularities, pelvic pain. In such cases medical help should be sought.
Avatar f tn After starting my cycle on the 14th, i went in to the doc for a sonogram. They said I had over 20 cysts!! I felt like the nurse was shocked to see this on the screen!! My questions are: How normal is this? Do women generally have this many cysts after hyper-stimulation? Is there anything I should be doing other than consuming salty foods and liquids? Can I take anything stronger than tylenol for the pain?
1081864 tn?1257519948 , also headaches, swollen lymphnodes everywhere, had big painful swelling over right knee that i sometimes could walk or almost not, comes in flares, sometimes both legs, no energy, etc.) need any advise! thanks so much.
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 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.
921657 tn?1243700001 Therefore this study concluded that the presence of ovarian cysts does not seem linked to ovarian cancer. This article appeared in on online edition of American Family Physician in April 2004. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040401/tips/25.html also summarized here http://www.uptodate.com/patients/content/abstract.do?
Avatar f tn The ovarian cysts need further evaluation regarding their size and nature. Many of the cysts in young women respond to birth control pills or regress spontaneously. Hence it would be best to consult a gynaecologist for an evaluation. The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.
Avatar n tn 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. He told me I could go on a birth control pill, which bcps and me do not agree, expect heavy periods for 5-10 years.
Avatar n tn However, you will most likely find women who can help you, women who have been in your situation in the Ovarian Cyst forum. If you scoll down to the right side of this page you will see Related Communities (underneath Community Members) and the Ovarian Cyst link is there. Those women are very experienced with ovarian cysts and I am sure they will be able to answer your questions.
Avatar f tn From what I have read most ovarian cysts, even in post-menopausal women, are benign and don't require intervention. This website by a reputable ob/gyn addresses this at the bottom of the webpage with the heading "Can an ovarian cyst form after menopause." http://www.ovaryresearch.com/ovarian_cysts.htm Absent a genetic predisposition for ovarian cancer such as BRCA1+ or BRCA2+, a woman's lifetime risk of ovarian cancer is less than 2%, 1.
621010 tn?1221508226 I was diagnosed in feb with multiloculated cysts after having a CT scan in the ER due to diverticulitis. Again I went to the ER for diverticulitis and a second CT scan was done and it showed the cysts are larger and they said that malignancy couldnt be ruled out. Well the thing is, these ct scans did not get to my Gastro dr until I called the ER to have them sent to him, which was on 9/10/08. I go to to my GI and he tells me that I need to go to a gyn-oncologist, because I have ovarian cysts.
256161 tn?1196879046 I know lyme causes all kinds of different cysts. I'm not sure about the ovarian cysts though as they are quite common in women in general. Flagyl is a cyst buster so if you have lyme you may feel the herx reaction.
Avatar n tn m very worried as I read that benign cysts cannot form on ovaries of menopausal women. Must I wait another nine days to do the test? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/279689'>Ovarian Cyst, Pelvic Pain, Swollen Stomach after Menopause</a>.
1131112 tn?1321040173 I know that many women get married with ovarian cysts and with only one ovary. Sometimes having an ovarian cyst may throw your hormones off and cause problems with your period. You best bet would be to see your gynecologist and sit down and have a long talk with him/her. Hopefully someone who has more experience with PCOS will come along and be able to give you more advice. Good luck!! Prayers!