Ovarian cysts in young adults
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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.
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I had problems with ovarian cysts in my teens. My hormones were out of whack, my periods were unpredictable. My doctor put me on birth control pills for awhile to straighten things out but when I went off, the cysts came back.
I married, wanted kids but a new doctor told me because I was so thin, my body wasn't working quite right. I gained 10 lbs, monitored my temperature and eventually had 3 children.
So cysts and crazy periods does not necessarily mean you'll never have kids.
I agree with Cindy that it is very unlikely to be Ovarian Cancer. However, young girls do get cysts. Actually cysts are very very common in young premenopausal women and 95 % benign. You may want to check the top right of this page; "Health Pages" . It has a lot of information about cysts . Of course we don't know if she even has cysts. And.. we're not Drs. here.. She really needs to be seen my by a Gyn. It could be one of many things.
You want a transvaginal ultrasound and a CA-125 bloodtest to rule out ovarian cancer. I know nothing about ovarian cysts, but they are much more plentiful than ovarian cancers -- and almost always benign -- so try to "think positive."
If, after examination, your gynecologist suggests that surgery might be in order (even for cysts), please be sure you get a gynecological oncologist (who will have several years more training and is a specialist in gyn surgery) for the surgery.
My concern is that she recently had a very sharp pain in her lower abdomen which lasted over an hour, and when she was examined by her OBGYN a couple of days later, she requested Tracie to have an ultrasound because she felt some cysts. The ultrasound showed 2 regular fluid filled cysts and 1 solid(complex as she called it) cyst that had ruptured that was full of blood.
Hello,
There are specific types of ovarian cancer that are more often found in children and adolescents that are different from those found in older women. In children and young girls ovarian cancer usually presents as an ovarian mass and typically they only report pain if the ovary twists and its blood supply is cut off.
So, ovarian cancer in young people is overall uncommon, but definitely occurs. Your symptoms would be atypical.
Hi, im 18 years old 160 lbs (now 175 lbs) and have a fairly healthy lifestyle. For the past year, ive suffered with sharp shooting pains in my pelvis, and a sciatic like pain down my left buttock and leg. I frequently get pains in my lower back, and it always seem very tender and sore. My doctor told me i had sciatica in my left leg, and that it would go after 3 or 4 weeks on its own, but it hasnt, and im starting to think my symptoms are maybe that of a cyst/cysts on my ovary.
t do a biopsy herself, or remove the cyst. You are young and most ovarian cysts are benign.
I've been prone to ovarian cysts for 5years and am in near constant pain with them. I've tried different contraceptions, painkillers and keyhole surgery but they always return. My doctor said removing my ovary would be best but im too young- im only 21! My G.P is consulting with his senior for more options but I can't wait. Tests confirm they are abnormal cysts but cannot be operated on almost every month!
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.
There have been mothers writing in for advice because their very young (pre-school) daughters have been diagnosed with cysts. We've all been through the pain, fear and surgeries involved. I understand that you've probably heard garbage from people that you're too young to have these problems. Trust me - I've had heart problems all my life and have heard the same nonsense.
Do you have specific questions in mind? What type of side effects are you having?
I have read various articles on the internet since then and all of them talk about high blood pressure in young adults occurring due to bad diet, lack of exercise etc which does not fit. Also articles saying that blood pressure medicine not likely to be efffective on young adults.
How serious is this situation and what should he do?
i am 44 and currently going through menopause. my hormone levels were checked and confirmed. i haven't had a period in 6 months. now i developed cysts on both ovaries and they are very painful. there are no signs so far for cancer. my doctor wants to remove the cysts. i'm o.k. with this, but he wants to remove my ovaries at the same time. he said they are not really working anymore. i will have to go on hormone therapy. i'm afraid, i've heard so many conflicting reports.
my daughter is 14 she got a ovarian cyst abouth 4cm ..... she i in so much pain been in hosiptal all weekend bhad scan but said she needs to go home an mange the pain with regular paracetomol an ibufon but its not working ...so can someone help me ......
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I am only 16 and latley ive been having massive headaches after headaches, and not oly that but i wake up dizzy and somewhat nauseous. I've sufferedfrom an ovarian cyst two years ago. COuld that have anything to do with it? i cant be pregnant because my periods are too irregular. SO plz help me ihate feeling sick
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Can I develop cancer from these? I know ovarian cancer is almost unheard of in anyone under forty, but dermoid cysts are also rare in anyone under twenty. I'm not really that worried about this, but if someone could tell me some more about the difference between dermoids and cancer it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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