Ovarian cyst?!


Question: my dr visualized a 3.57cm cyst on my right ovary. she said she didnt think it was anything bad but is sending me for a CT of the abdomen and pelvis. i'm 21 y/o. isn't that kinda big? at what size does it need to be removed? thank you


Answers: my dr visualized a 3.57cm cyst on my right ovary. she said she didnt think it was anything bad but is sending me for a CT of the abdomen and pelvis. i'm 21 y/o. isn't that kinda big? at what size does it need to be removed? thank you

Typically, ovarian cysts are functional (not disease related) and occur as a normal process of ovulation. During the days before ovulation, a follicle grows. But at the time of expected ovulation, the follicle fails to break open and release an egg, as it is supposed to. Instead, the fluid within the follicle remains and forms a cyst.

Functional ovarian cysts usually disappear within 8-12 weeks without treatment. They are relatively common, and are more common during a woman's childbearing years (puberty to menopause). Ovarian cysts are rare after menopause.

Functional ovarian cysts are not the same as ovarian tumors (including ovarian cancer) or cysts due to hormone-related conditions such as polycystic ovarian disease. Some non-functional ovarian cysts must be treated to go away.

An ovarian cyst can cause pain if it pushes on nearby structures, ruptures or bleeds. Pain may also occur if the cyst is twisted or causes twisting (torsion) of the fallopian tube.

Functional ovarian cysts usually go away without treatment. Usually birth control pills may be prescribed to help establish normal cycles and decrease the development of functional ovarian cysts.

Simple ovarian cysts that are larger than 5-10 centimeters and complex ovarian cysts that persist should and will usually be surgically removed via laparoscopy (minimal invasive surgery), however in your case it might depend on whether you are experiencing any pain or discomfort because if you aren't, then your doctor may just want to "wait" to see whether it resolves on it's own.

I would recommend that you speak with your doctor/gyno about this and ask her to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

I have suffered from many bilateral ovarian cysts over the past 9 years and have had surgery 2 times to have them removed because they were big in size (7cm and over 5cm) which caused me a lot of pain.

I hope this helps ease your mind a little bit. Good luck :)

No, that's not very big. It would have to be bigger, and cause you problems or remain for awhile before it would be worthwhile removing.

I had one that was 8+ cm when I was 23. That one had to be removed. I imagine treatments have gotten better since I had mine out.

She probably wants to keep an eye on it for a while. Sometimes they shrink all on their own.





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