Ovarian cysts treatment menopause

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Avatar f tn My gyn says that no period for ONE YEAR = menopause. You are very close to that milestone. Fibroids are supposed to lessen after menopause but you may not be at that advantage point yet. Ovarian cysts are a possibility...they can still occur after menopause although it doesn't make any sense since ovulation is supposed to be over. Maybe something goes terribly wrong with the final ovulation cycle. I don't think even the doctors understand why it happens, only that it does.
Avatar f tn Also, are ovarian cysts related to ovarian cancer? I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts while in my 20’s which went away on their own with no treatment.
Avatar m tn If your not having pain and symptoms from the endo that lessen your quality of life I would just focus on getting rid of the cyst. Trying Bcp to get rid of the cyst is what I've done. I also have had two ovarian cysts removed surgically. Acupuncture is sometimes helpful with the Bcp (birth control pills) along with supplements/herbs they sometimes give. Get a second opinion if your dr is pushing a surgery you know you are not ready to have.
Avatar n tn Are you menopausal now or going through peri-menopause? If you're still having some cycles, then your cysts are probably normal. The cyst size is about the norm for monthly functional cysts. Hot flashes, emotional upheavals, erratic periods and insomnia are some of the usual symptoms of peri-menopause. Your doctor can monitor the cysts, make sure they don't get too large or cause problems.
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 f tn Hello I am 54 and just had an ultrasound that has discovered 3 cysts 2 on my ovaries and 1 they are not sure what it is attached to so I am being sent for more tests, I am really scared because I keep reading that if you have cysts past the menopause then they are more than likely to be cancerous, is this true? Is there any other post menopausal women who have cysts? I have slight abdominal bloating bit of lower back pain, NO bleeding slight abdominal pain but other than that feel fine??
Avatar f tn Hi jojo, Why not come visit us on the Ovarian Cyst Forum. This forum is primarily for Ovarian Cancer and there probably will be more folks replying to you on the "cyst" forum. You could also check out the Hysterectomy Forum. I had my ovary removed when I had the cyst removed but I'm also post menopausal so it really isn't the same as it is for you.. Pop on over to the Ovarian Cyst forum and post this over there..
Avatar n tn MRI following an ultrasound is not routine, no. Checking back 3 years is not routine, either. I don't understand the logic of that at all. The only time I've heard of doctors checking previous films was to check previous mammograms, not previous ovarian ultrasounds (at least not 3 years back). It's not just the sizes of cysts that matter, what about the nature of these cysts?
Avatar m tn It can also be treated surgically and this procedure is known as drilling. Other modes of treatment are laparoscopic surgery, laparotomy or surgery for complicated ovarian cysts. 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. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Avatar m tn 1. A 3.6x2.6 cm septated multiocular left ovarian cysts, with no evidence of abnormal enhancing soft tissue components, highly in favor of a benign lesion. The right ovary is not visulazied. However there are no right-sided adnexal lesions. 2. A 2.5x1.6 cm submucosal uterine fibroids. 3. Suspect a few suncentimeter endometrial/endocervical polyps 4. No pelvic lymphadenopathy or ascites. 5.
Avatar f tn I started having abdominal pain after a recent fall. I actually thought I had jarred mybladder loose. Anyway the doc ordered an ultrasound. As soon as it was done the tech said we are going to show this to the radiologist and be right back. After sometime she came back and said we found no damage around your bladder but you do have a cyst on your ovary that is almost twice the size of your ovary. She said the radiologist would be calling my doctor this am with this information.
Avatar f tn Most ovarian cysts, even complex ones, are benign (non-cancerous). If you do not have a predisposition or family history of ovarian cancer then your lifetime risk is VERY LOW (less than 2%). Complex cysts sometimes resolve on their own but oftentimes have to be removed especially if they get too large (risk of ovarian torsion).
Avatar n tn Benign cysts can form on menopausal women....and it is my understanding that someone is not in "menopause" until they have gone 12 months without having a period. Most cysts, well over 90 percent are benign. Not sure what blood test the doctor is taking. Best of luck and let us know how it goes!!!!
Avatar m tn Risk of cancer increases as we get older, you didnt mention your age or family history, they could affect the treatment. More than 95% of all ovarian cysts are benign, unilocular cysts are more than 99% benign according to some sites. If you are younger than 40 your risk of cancer is very small. Once you are over 40 or especially if you are post menopause, your risk of cancer increases although benign cysts would still be most common.
Avatar f tn Did your doctor explain why your ovaries are being removed versus just the cyst (cystectomy)? Most ovarian cysts are benign especially in women without a family history / predisposition for ovarian cancer. Not all surgeons have good cystectomy skills that can save the ovary or at least part of it for hormone production. But if your other ovary is healthy, it would not seem you would need to have it removed unless you have cancer or are high risk.
Avatar f tn So I have looked up symptoms of ovarian cysts and one that caught my eye was weight gain. Has anyone ever gained weight because of cysts? I can not seem to lose any weight. I wonder if the cysts are causing this?
Avatar n tn I would not be concerned, but, I would go to the gyn and have it checked....probably nothing. There is a great forum for Ovarian Cysts. There are many fabulous women over there that can probably offer more guidence and support regarding cysts. This forum is mainly about Ovarian Cancer.
Avatar m tn re near menopause, the remaining ovary would continue to function until you reach menopause if you chose surgery. A laparascopic surgery to remove the cyst and ovary would be the only way to know for sure if the cyst is benign however. Most cysts are benign but size is not the determining factor. I just had a 10 cm cyst removed (laparascopically I might add) 2 weeks ago. She removed the ovary and tube. I was so happy to find out it was benign but also happy to have it out of there.
Avatar f tn Are you saying your history of ovarian cysts puts you at risk for uterine cancer? Do you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and miss a lot of periods? Other than that, I have not heard of ovarian cysts increasing risk of uterine cancer (or ovarian cancer). Have you tried birth control pills to try to prevent the cysts and regulate your cycles?
Avatar n tn Many cysts do resolve themselves but the fact that you are having pain may mean they have not. Please have your doctor run another transvaginal ultrasound to check. Good luck with everything.
Avatar f tn had , had tons of female troubles and thought take em then I will not have to worry about cysts or ovarian cancer,,,,which must be found very very early to be hopefull for a full recovery.
Avatar n tn Some of the causes of irregular periods are ovarian cysts, stress, anemia, and hormonal disorders like thyroid and adrenal malfunction. Please consult your OBGYN as soon as possible as exact cause can be identified only after a clinical examination and tests like ultrasound and blood test. Take care!
Avatar n tn What awaits me if I get the cysts and ovaries out. Will menopause be any worse than the lower back pain with the cysts? Thanks for any help.
Avatar n tn does having hemorragic cysts in menopause increase your chances of having ovarian cancer?They seem to stay on for about 8 months then burst.
Avatar f tn t say it looks like I had been ovulating! I think cysts are more common before menopause but after happens. Still usually harmless. Two types are common after menopause: 1. dermoids, which develop from cells you’ve had since birth and 2. cystadenomas, which grow on the surface of the ovary. So, you had the ovaries removed already after the finding of increased cysts? What did the tumor marker show?
Avatar f tn I have had issues so often with repeated ovarian cysts ever since 2011 when I had a hysterectomy. This past Friday was the third time I was in the ER since November 2017 because of the excrusiting pain from it. And because of my age of being 43 and not yet having gone through menopause they really want to conserve my ovaries not even by just taking one out and leaving one in they want to conserve both of them.
Avatar f tn I was curious to know if they is a certain age range for complex ovarian cysts occur or usually occurs?