Ovarian Cyst

[Resilient]

So I went to the ER for severe pain in my abdominal area. They said it was from a complex ovarian cyst. They also said that there wasn't much they could do about it and to see my gynecologist about it. I have an appointment in a few weeks but I'm wondering if anyone else here has gotten a complex ovarian cyst and what can be done about it.

[hocus pocus]

I have had both simple and complex cysts on both ovaries, on and off. A simple ovarian cyst is usually filled with a clear fluid and I believe those form regularly as a response to your cycle. They are more “normal” I’d say.

A complex ovarian cyst is filled with a material such as blood. Complex cysts can have cells, ovarian fluid or be filled with blood from endometriosis (called a ‘chocolate cyst” or an endometrioma. That is what mine are from.

Usually it’s just monitored. I got transvaginal ultrasounds every few months to look at the growth of some of mine. If they become larger than a size your doctor is comfortable with or if they cause pain, they can be removed, usually laparoscopically. One of my gyns said surgery on an ovary is difficult and it’s often hard to leave it intact. Mine usually pop on their own though. Your gyn may suggest a transvaginal ultrasound or an abdominal one.

Good luck with your appointment!

[Resilient]

She isn't too concerned about the cyst but I've been having issues with my sexual health too. I've had bleeding with penetration, so she did a papsmear and took some cultures and I bled pretty good for the pap smear. She wants me to get an ultrasound done this Friday.

[hendertik]

I would do the surgery. I had a cyst that ended up in torsion and it was extremely painful and ended up with emergency surgery and the removal of my left ovary and tube as well. If you can save reproductive organs (and some severe pain) that would be ideal

[Rika]

I also would consider the surgery for sure if that is an option. You never know if it's cancerous or not. Cancer does not wait or care at all. The sooner you can get this taken care of, the better. I suppose since it has been a year, this advice goes for anyone else with similar issues.

Hope everything went well! Just seeing this here now. haha