Ovarian cysts postmenopausal

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Avatar n tn I, too had a benign cyst and I'm way past menopause. It was small, but at our age, they do take them a little more seriously.I think I'd be a bit more concerned with post menopausal bleeding. However, as the previous posters have noted, it has not been a full year yet. I wouldn't worry too much about the cyst. I don't know where you read that benign cysts can't form on ovaries of postmenopausal women... but obviously that's a myth..
Avatar f tn I also have IBS. Normal pap results less than a year ago. I do have a history of ovarian cysts, had one removed years past. Many thanks.
Avatar f tn 51 year old postmenopausal woman. never had a bad pelvic result. history with ovarian cysts when younger. having extreme menstrual feeling cramps that last 24/7 and an endometrial strip f 2.5cm. What will obgyn do/look for?
Avatar f tn I also have IBS. Normal pap results less than a year ago. I do have a history of ovarian cysts, had one removed years past.
Avatar m tn As HVAC said, absent the BRCA1 or 2 gene, your lifetime OC risk is less than 2%. Most ovarian cysts including complex ones even in post-menopausal women are benign (non-cancerous). Since the oncologist deferred to the gyn, that would highly indicate that he does not think it is cancerous. And if it is not cancerous per the frozen section done while you are in the operating room, then you should not even need to lose your ovary.
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar f tn I'm a postmenopausal woman and have been diagnosed with an Ovarian Cyst. I've had some bouts of unexplained pelvic pain over the last few years - and also some recurring back pains. This cyst was discovered while I was going through some tests for another issue, which turned out fine. During the CAT scan they detected the cyst on my ovary and sent me for ultrasound to check on this issue. They determined that I had an Ovarian cyst approximately 5 cm in size.
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.
Avatar n tn 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 n tn s the best way to know what this might be. If it is a cyst, 2cm is fairly small. She could have ovarian cysts, or Fibroids or both. I, too, am postmenopausal .. I was having slight pain in lower left side. I had the transvaginal ultrasound. It was determined that I had a very small Ovarian cyst, 2 small fibroids (in uterus) and some fluid on the uterus which shouldn't have been there.
Avatar m tn At such a young age it can be dermoid cyst which is a type of complex ovarian cyst and is the most common type and develops during the childbearing age. Complex ovarian cysts are generally benign. The risk of malignancy is generally higher among postmenopausal women. You should get a repeat ultrasound and CT scan done. A CA125 blood test should also be performed.
Avatar f tn Hello, Ovarian cysts in pre-menopausal women are common but any cysts in a postmenopausal woman should be taken seriously and ovarian cancer should be ruled out. You should get a repeat ultrasound and CT scan done. A CA125 blood test should also be performed. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor.
Avatar f tn At such a young age it can eb dermoid cyst which is a type of complex ovarian cyst and is the most common type and develops during the childbearing age. Complex ovarian cysts are generally benign. The risk of malignancy is generally higher among postmenopausal women. Most ovarian cysts disappear in 8 to 12 weeks. If they persist then before going in for surgery we can try the birth control pills also.
Avatar f tn I'm also Postmenapausal and am recovering from my Laparoscopy on March 26th for removal of an ovary and a 5+ cm cyst. I was diagnosed by a Gynecologist and he didn't seem to be too worried about my cyst. I did some research on my own, which included finding this site and reading all the posts for other postmenapausal women that have had the cysts. Based on everything I had read I found a Gynecologic/Oncologist and went to him for a second opinion.
Avatar n tn Some medications can cause elevations in HCG, as can some cysts and tumors (especially ovarian tumors). Also, it can be elevated in some postmenopausal women.
Avatar n tn and it will explain a great deal about ovarian cysts .. The usual course of treatment is to monitor them .. usuall 3-4 mos. to see if they have resolved themselves or grown . In which case there are simple ways to surgically remove them if they are troublesome. By the way, those cysts are really quite small. Try not to worry and check out the "Health Pages" .. (and since you are so recently dx.
Avatar m tn Hi, Cysts are extremely common in younger women. You may want to check the "Health Pages" at the top of this page. It has a lot of information on cysts. Or google Ovarian cysts. They are part of the cycle and sometimes don't "behave " as they should. That is a small cyst. After 6 months of waiting, it would appear that it is not going to disappear.That's why surgery was suggested I'm sure. I wouldn't worry...
Avatar n tn My mom had an incidential finding of a 2.cm pelvic mass. She is postmenopausal. Has anyone heard of any possibility that post menopausal cyst can still be benign?
7906573 tn?1395249076 Hello, A complex ovarian cyst is less common than simple ovarian cyst. Complex ovarian cysts are generally benign. The risk of malignancy is generally higher among postmenopausal women. Before going in for any oopherctomy get a CT scan abdomen and a CA125 done to rule out any neoplasia. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar f tn At such a young age it can be dermoid cyst which is a type of complex ovarian cyst and is the most common type and develops during the childbearing age. Complex ovarian cysts are generally benign. The risk of malignancy is generally higher among postmenopausal women. Since you are 34 years of age, chances of malignancy are less. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar n tn ve read that cysts in postmenopausal women have a greater risk of malignancy. Should I wait 6 months for another sonogram or get a second opinion from another physician?
Avatar m tn Hello, My mother is 60 years old and just had an ultrasound show two masses on one of her ovaries. One is fluid filled and the larger one (4cm) is either all solid or mostly solid. Her doctor wasn't clear. She also had fibroids in her uterus and her uterus was enlarged. I am feeling very scared for her. Everything I find online points to this being cancer because of the solid component and her age. Is that accurate? Are all complex cysts cancerous?
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar n tn This can take you from an early stage of ovarian cancer to a later stage. The key to ovarian cancer survival is diagnosing it as early as possible before it has spread. So, even though it is a real downer to have an open incision or lose an ovary, it is truly the best possible choice! I will be praying for you Tuesday. Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it!