Skimmy625
02-25-2008, 04:55 PM
About two weeks ago, I had my annual exam with my GYN/midwife and I had some pain in my stomach when she pressed down. She sent me for an ultrasound where it was discovered that I have a 5cm simple cyst on my left ovary. I am 27 yrs old, never been pregnant, and been on OC (Ortho tricyclen) for about 6 years or so. I'm concerned (1) because of the size, and (2) because I got this cyst while on the pill. I'm really nervous. I've been having dull aches in that region, as well as lower back pain and bloating.
My doctor wants to wait 2 months and do a follow up ultrasound. I just don't feel comfortable with this, as stated previously why. Has anyone else ever developed cysts while on the pill? Should I wait the two months, or push for surgery? Please, any advice! Thanks!
My doctor wants to wait 2 months and do a follow up ultrasound. I just don't feel comfortable with this, as stated previously why. Has anyone else ever developed cysts while on the pill? Should I wait the two months, or push for surgery? Please, any advice! Thanks!
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morrisun
02-25-2008, 05:48 PM
If it was me, I would wait. You're really young (most ovarian cancer happens to women in their 50's) and it's a simple cyst.
I just had a 4.6cm complex cyst and 6 weeks later it was gone.
Good luck!
I just had a 4.6cm complex cyst and 6 weeks later it was gone.
Good luck!
cmpgirl
02-25-2008, 10:21 PM
Hi Skimmy: I'm not sure, from your post, if you've been diagnosed with PCOS, or if this is an isolated thing. Having had PCOS for almost 20 years, I have constant, benign cysts on both ovaries at one time or another. The largest one I've had is about 6.5 cm. According to my OB/GYN, he doesn't usually even consider surgery under 10 cm. He will have me come in every 6 weeks or so, when I get a larger one. They'll do an ultrasound and watch it for growth or shrinkage. Mine have always shrunk on their own over time and I've only had minimal pain/discomfort with them. (Thank God) Cysts sometimes occur because of even mild hormoneal imbalances and my doc said they are almost always benign. I would say that if your discomfort/pain gets worse or if you begin bleeding off cycle, then you should call the office and let them know, but for now, it sounds like your doc knows what he/she is doing. Hope this helps. cmpgirl
Skimmy625
02-25-2008, 10:35 PM
Thank you! I hope it goes away on its own. It just concerns me because I don't know why I got one in the first place since I have been on birth control for a while.
Skimmy625
02-25-2008, 10:38 PM
I have not been diagnosed with PCOS, I just wasn't sure where to post about this. The pain has been mild, but constant, and more uncomfortable than anything, especially in the back. I guess, like i said, I just wonder why I got a cyst in the first place since I have been on birth control for so long. From everything I have read, it is pretty uncommon. I have a good doctor, and I trust her, I just need to relax. :)
estria
02-26-2008, 02:50 PM
Hi Skimmy,
See my reply to your most recent post. A unilocular, simple, fluid filled ovarian cyst is the most unthreatening type of cyst you can get and you can get one while on the pill (I did and mine is 7.5 cm). It may very well be a follicular cyst which disappears during the next few cycles. As cmpgirl mentioned in the earlier post, they usually do not perform surgery if your cyst is under 10 cm and in your case, the cyst does not look threatening.
As difficult as it is (and believe me, I know), try to keep yourself busy over the next little while and go for that next ultrasound. If the cyst is still there at that time then your doctor may give you the choice (as mine did) to either have surgery or to keep getting regular ultrasounds to keep an eye on it. I personally have opted for the regular ultrasounds.
Take care.
See my reply to your most recent post. A unilocular, simple, fluid filled ovarian cyst is the most unthreatening type of cyst you can get and you can get one while on the pill (I did and mine is 7.5 cm). It may very well be a follicular cyst which disappears during the next few cycles. As cmpgirl mentioned in the earlier post, they usually do not perform surgery if your cyst is under 10 cm and in your case, the cyst does not look threatening.
As difficult as it is (and believe me, I know), try to keep yourself busy over the next little while and go for that next ultrasound. If the cyst is still there at that time then your doctor may give you the choice (as mine did) to either have surgery or to keep getting regular ultrasounds to keep an eye on it. I personally have opted for the regular ultrasounds.
Take care.
Skimmy625
02-26-2008, 04:16 PM
Thank you for your responses. It is tough to not worry about something growing in your body, especially when it is causing you some pain. I just need to relax, and do the follow up ultrasound, and pray it has not grown or anything like that.