I am 49, I had my uterus only removed in 1982. Now I have pain in my lower right pelvic area and some spotting. The blood scared me. The pain I have had for over a month and the blood just started a week ago. Is this a cyst?
Answer:
When I read your question, I immediately thought cyst. Some cysts you don't notice, others can rupture and cause pain. Still others can cause pain and bleeding just by their location.
Since you have already had a partial hysterectomy, my advice is to call your doctor in the morning. The cyst could be growing and putting pressure on other organs or muscles. This is definitely not something you should sit on and wait to see if it goes away.
your health is seriouse and overian cancer is nothing to play with get it checked out if your not sure i watched my mother die from it and its not a very nice method of leaving this world
go to yr doctor
Get to the Gyno asap! That cyst could be cancerous or nothing at all. Regardless of what type it is, it needs to come out! I had a cyst removed from ovary and it was just an in and out day procedure. But go, go go!
I had an ovarian cyst rupture and there wasn't any blood. Severe pain but no blood. Get check!! NOW!!
I had the same thing.30 cysts...and they never seem to end...every year they come back...Im so sick of this..
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ovarian cyst~ scared?
Is 37 years old too old to get one? This is the second time I had one this year that was close to 5 cm and I want to find out what is causing me to keep getting them. The one I have now has caused me to skip a period and I'm scared it will continue to grow as long as I don't have one.
Answer:
~We grow cysts all the time. Where they grow and how big they grow is what matters. You aren't too old to get one, I think I was about that age when one exploded in my ovary. By the time they figured out that's what it was and got me to the operating table, another one had exploded in the other one, and I had all kinds of growth, part of it fell behind my uterus. They did a biopsy and closed me back up. Then I had a complete Hysterectomy, they took everything, including my cervix. They didn't want to leave anything for the growth.
It sounds like you'll end up having your ovaries removed. I hope you had all the children you wanted. I was divorced, so I knew I didn't want anymore.
Being scared won't make it go away. Try praying. Good luck.~
Maybe you have PCOS. (polycystic ovarian syndrome). I have it and now that I am getting treatment I feel better then ever. My period is now normal and regular. My weight is dropping and my mood has lifted. See your gyno or general MD about PCOS. They will have to refer you to an endocrinologist.
Ovarian cysts are common in all age groups. They are not always part of PCOS. Smaller ones come %26 go. You need not be scared of them, if they are causing serious trouble then only any interference is indicated.
They are common in woman. The best thing to do is to get checkups and attack the problem when it is in its first stage of development. I had one that was the size of a golf ball. I don't know how religious you are but prayer made mines go a way and I have never had a problem since.
Go to your OBGYN, I've had one but it wasn't that big and I'm only 18. My sister however is 40 and she had a pretty large one they removed for her during day surgery. Check and see what you can do.
Hi Flawless-
Take it from someone who has had multiple cysts..i mean multiple you will be okay no matter what the outcome. First of all as long as you are ovulating you are creating cysts.when an egg is forming it creates a follicle which is a cyst, when you ovulate the cyst ruptures and the egg is released...sometimes the cyst keeps forming or growing but they almost always go away on there own after a few cycles.sometimes they become too painful and you or your doc may choose to have it removed in a laprascopic surgery (simple one day surgery). Now in RARE occasions they can be complex cysts and may need more treatment or they can cause problems with your ovary but that is rare..and your doctor will monitor you by ultrasound.do call him or her if the pain increases...good luck
Answer:
~We grow cysts all the time. Where they grow and how big they grow is what matters. You aren't too old to get one, I think I was about that age when one exploded in my ovary. By the time they figured out that's what it was and got me to the operating table, another one had exploded in the other one, and I had all kinds of growth, part of it fell behind my uterus. They did a biopsy and closed me back up. Then I had a complete Hysterectomy, they took everything, including my cervix. They didn't want to leave anything for the growth.
It sounds like you'll end up having your ovaries removed. I hope you had all the children you wanted. I was divorced, so I knew I didn't want anymore.
Being scared won't make it go away. Try praying. Good luck.~
Maybe you have PCOS. (polycystic ovarian syndrome). I have it and now that I am getting treatment I feel better then ever. My period is now normal and regular. My weight is dropping and my mood has lifted. See your gyno or general MD about PCOS. They will have to refer you to an endocrinologist.
Ovarian cysts are common in all age groups. They are not always part of PCOS. Smaller ones come %26 go. You need not be scared of them, if they are causing serious trouble then only any interference is indicated.
They are common in woman. The best thing to do is to get checkups and attack the problem when it is in its first stage of development. I had one that was the size of a golf ball. I don't know how religious you are but prayer made mines go a way and I have never had a problem since.
Go to your OBGYN, I've had one but it wasn't that big and I'm only 18. My sister however is 40 and she had a pretty large one they removed for her during day surgery. Check and see what you can do.
Hi Flawless-
Take it from someone who has had multiple cysts..i mean multiple you will be okay no matter what the outcome. First of all as long as you are ovulating you are creating cysts.when an egg is forming it creates a follicle which is a cyst, when you ovulate the cyst ruptures and the egg is released...sometimes the cyst keeps forming or growing but they almost always go away on there own after a few cycles.sometimes they become too painful and you or your doc may choose to have it removed in a laprascopic surgery (simple one day surgery). Now in RARE occasions they can be complex cysts and may need more treatment or they can cause problems with your ovary but that is rare..and your doctor will monitor you by ultrasound.do call him or her if the pain increases...good luck
Ovarian Cyst?
Has anyone had an ovarian cyst? I think I might have one or two. I can feel a bump under my skin 1 to 2 inches in diameter. What are the symptoms of this? Could it be malignant?
Answer:
ovarian cyst are more common than you may think, but you need to see a gyno to be sure that's what is going on, don't put it off just go!
I think you ought to read a bit about cysts
http://www.google.com/search?q=ovarian+c...
But definitely, if whatever you have has not disappeared
totally within a fortnight, you should see a gynecologist.
Answer:
ovarian cyst are more common than you may think, but you need to see a gyno to be sure that's what is going on, don't put it off just go!
I think you ought to read a bit about cysts
http://www.google.com/search?q=ovarian+c...
But definitely, if whatever you have has not disappeared
totally within a fortnight, you should see a gynecologist.
Ovarian Cyst?
Can ovarian cysts effect one's chance of getting pregnant in the future?
Answer:
It depends on the type of cyst. I had endometriomas, cysts caused by endometriosis. The cysts themselves didn't keep me from gettng pregnant, but the endometriosis may have. There are other types of cysts ("functional" cysts, for example) that will not affect your fertility. The most important thing is to get prompt and appropriate treatment for your cysts so that you have the best chance of preserving your fertility.
Yes. You need to speak directly to your physician about this.
It depends on the person, the cyst and if any damage was done.
But generally speaking, no. I had severe ovarian cysts for years and even had three surgeries.
Now I have 2 kids and had no trouble conceiving.
Answer:
It depends on the type of cyst. I had endometriomas, cysts caused by endometriosis. The cysts themselves didn't keep me from gettng pregnant, but the endometriosis may have. There are other types of cysts ("functional" cysts, for example) that will not affect your fertility. The most important thing is to get prompt and appropriate treatment for your cysts so that you have the best chance of preserving your fertility.
Yes. You need to speak directly to your physician about this.
It depends on the person, the cyst and if any damage was done.
But generally speaking, no. I had severe ovarian cysts for years and even had three surgeries.
Now I have 2 kids and had no trouble conceiving.
Ovarian cyst?
I've had dull pain over the last week or so just under my tummy-button that comes and goes, had to go to the toilet maybe six times a day but no joy, and feeling pretty bloated and sick.Only problem is I'm due a period within about a day, and my local hospital has a habit of blaming any abdominal pain on menstrual cramps, and I really don't want to go if I'm unsure.
Also,mom had a malignant ovarian cyst about 20 years ago, so is it genetic or runs in the family?
Answer:
It could be. From relatives' experiences, cysts tend to act up and/or burst around your menstruation, most likely due to hormone fluctuations. My mother had one burst last year, and the attending ER physician had the audacity to accuse her of cheating on my father and contracting an STD, so it isn't just your ER! I would call your primary ob/gyn, all you would need done is an u/s I believe, to see them. I would ask for them since it may be genetic. If one is going to rupture, you will need a prescription for a narcotic painkiller (they are extremely painful) and an antibiotic. Best wishes!
Family history also plays a part in how aggressive a doctor may be. If a patient's mother or sister had cancer of the ovary, we worry over any cyst, resolved to prove it functional or not. A family history is when things start to get a little creepy, because one out of seventy women will get ovarian cancer; but if a mother had it, a daughter's chances are anywhere between one in twelve to one in twenty. If two close members of her family have it, the chances can get as ridiculously high as one in two! No wonder we worry.
It probably IS your period coming on! Once your period comes and goes and you still have the pain then you need to see a gynecologist. But please don't worry about cancer right now.
Yes I would go to the dr... (but it might be your period coming on too so just wait and see) if not then do go to the dr and have them do an ultrasound (normally they try vaginal method (2 fingers in vagina and one hand press on your stomach in the area where your reproductive organs are) but if it hurts when they try this first tell them that it hurts and they will do an ultrasound which is painless (gooey gell put on your stomach usually where your ovaries are located) to check for cysts. they did that for me and found a benign cyst (but I had no pain). Yours might be malignant since you do if they find one. Nothing to worry about really just a ultrasound. Yes it can be genetic if your family members have history of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) which my aunt does, i think gram did too. I would go to the doc as you might have a cyst that needs medical attention. If it's benign and they find a cyst (like me) then they won't do anything just have you monitor it by letting them know if you notice pain. But as I said, get yours check pain is a bad sign and you could have a cyst that is malignant if there is the presence of pain.
My advice to you is to see a doctor. If something just doesn't feel right, it probably isn't and you know your own body better than anyone else does. It can be genetics and if your mother has a history of cysts, it won't hurt to get it checked out. FYI - a pelvic exam won't necessarily find a cyst. Only an Ultrasound will locate them. Take it form my experience and be safe rather than sorry. Mine ruptured and I was in ICU for a week and a half because the infection spread to my blood stream. It's not something to mess with. Not only is it dangerous, but it can have long term effects on your fertility. I hope all is okay!
Also,mom had a malignant ovarian cyst about 20 years ago, so is it genetic or runs in the family?
Answer:
It could be. From relatives' experiences, cysts tend to act up and/or burst around your menstruation, most likely due to hormone fluctuations. My mother had one burst last year, and the attending ER physician had the audacity to accuse her of cheating on my father and contracting an STD, so it isn't just your ER! I would call your primary ob/gyn, all you would need done is an u/s I believe, to see them. I would ask for them since it may be genetic. If one is going to rupture, you will need a prescription for a narcotic painkiller (they are extremely painful) and an antibiotic. Best wishes!
Family history also plays a part in how aggressive a doctor may be. If a patient's mother or sister had cancer of the ovary, we worry over any cyst, resolved to prove it functional or not. A family history is when things start to get a little creepy, because one out of seventy women will get ovarian cancer; but if a mother had it, a daughter's chances are anywhere between one in twelve to one in twenty. If two close members of her family have it, the chances can get as ridiculously high as one in two! No wonder we worry.
It probably IS your period coming on! Once your period comes and goes and you still have the pain then you need to see a gynecologist. But please don't worry about cancer right now.
Yes I would go to the dr... (but it might be your period coming on too so just wait and see) if not then do go to the dr and have them do an ultrasound (normally they try vaginal method (2 fingers in vagina and one hand press on your stomach in the area where your reproductive organs are) but if it hurts when they try this first tell them that it hurts and they will do an ultrasound which is painless (gooey gell put on your stomach usually where your ovaries are located) to check for cysts. they did that for me and found a benign cyst (but I had no pain). Yours might be malignant since you do if they find one. Nothing to worry about really just a ultrasound. Yes it can be genetic if your family members have history of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) which my aunt does, i think gram did too. I would go to the doc as you might have a cyst that needs medical attention. If it's benign and they find a cyst (like me) then they won't do anything just have you monitor it by letting them know if you notice pain. But as I said, get yours check pain is a bad sign and you could have a cyst that is malignant if there is the presence of pain.
My advice to you is to see a doctor. If something just doesn't feel right, it probably isn't and you know your own body better than anyone else does. It can be genetics and if your mother has a history of cysts, it won't hurt to get it checked out. FYI - a pelvic exam won't necessarily find a cyst. Only an Ultrasound will locate them. Take it form my experience and be safe rather than sorry. Mine ruptured and I was in ICU for a week and a half because the infection spread to my blood stream. It's not something to mess with. Not only is it dangerous, but it can have long term effects on your fertility. I hope all is okay!
Ovarian cyst pain :(?
okay so i went tot he ER on saterday night till sunday morning and they said i had ovarian cysts. ive been taking vikeadin and yesterday i went to the gynocologist.
he gave me some pain killers but im still in excruciating pain.
i was wondering how long it will take for the pain to stop.
im going on the pill when i get my period but im not due to get it for another 2 weeks so the pill wont help me till then.
the gynocologist said the cyst ruptured so shouldnt the pain be going away soon?!?!?
thanxxx :)
Answer:
OMG, you poor thing. The same exact thing happened to me about 3-4 times.
It turned out for me that I had a pulled muscle in that area and I just so happen to be talking to my chiropractor about it and she took a look at it and "fixed" me on the spot. I've never gotten the pain again.
It made me so mad that I spent a couple nights in the hospital and they told me it was a ruptured ovarian cyst as well and it turned out to be a pulled muscle...I believe it was called the psoas muscle. Ask your chiropractor...Good luck.
he gave me some pain killers but im still in excruciating pain.
i was wondering how long it will take for the pain to stop.
im going on the pill when i get my period but im not due to get it for another 2 weeks so the pill wont help me till then.
the gynocologist said the cyst ruptured so shouldnt the pain be going away soon?!?!?
thanxxx :)
Answer:
OMG, you poor thing. The same exact thing happened to me about 3-4 times.
It turned out for me that I had a pulled muscle in that area and I just so happen to be talking to my chiropractor about it and she took a look at it and "fixed" me on the spot. I've never gotten the pain again.
It made me so mad that I spent a couple nights in the hospital and they told me it was a ruptured ovarian cyst as well and it turned out to be a pulled muscle...I believe it was called the psoas muscle. Ask your chiropractor...Good luck.
Ovarian Csyt surgery need advice.?
I recently had a cat scan done that revealed I had a complex mass about 20.0 x16.0 x 13.0 cm. My doctor says I need surgery to get it removed. Are there any other options other surgery? Like draining the cyst? If anyone has gone through this surgery pls tell me what to expect from surgery. I'm afraid of being put under anesthesia. Would love to talk someone whos been through this in the past.
Answer:
I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I had some cysts that grew in size. The surgery really wasn't that bad. In fact, I had it done on June 22 and I'm back to mostly normal activities.
They went in laprascopically (through the belly button) and got rid of the masses. I was laid up for 2 days (hurt to move), but then it got better.
I had general anesthesia for the surgery. Nothing to it. Acutally, it helps reduce the pain. You'll be sleeping for the rest of the day of the surgery, ridding any pain.
Don't worry, you'll do fine!
HAD IT DONE,MANY YEARS AGO REMOVED MY CYST,1TUBE,1 OVARY,AND MY APPENDIX..THAT'S HOW MUCH DAMAGE IT DID TO ME. GET IT DONE,IT SCARY,AND PAINFUL BUT IN THE LONG RUN I FELT MUCH BETTER AFTER.GOOD LUCK YOU'LL DO JUST FINE...
dont worry i got the same operation. it will hurt for a couple of days. got mine done at age of 10
Answer:
I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I had some cysts that grew in size. The surgery really wasn't that bad. In fact, I had it done on June 22 and I'm back to mostly normal activities.
They went in laprascopically (through the belly button) and got rid of the masses. I was laid up for 2 days (hurt to move), but then it got better.
I had general anesthesia for the surgery. Nothing to it. Acutally, it helps reduce the pain. You'll be sleeping for the rest of the day of the surgery, ridding any pain.
Don't worry, you'll do fine!
HAD IT DONE,MANY YEARS AGO REMOVED MY CYST,1TUBE,1 OVARY,AND MY APPENDIX..THAT'S HOW MUCH DAMAGE IT DID TO ME. GET IT DONE,IT SCARY,AND PAINFUL BUT IN THE LONG RUN I FELT MUCH BETTER AFTER.GOOD LUCK YOU'LL DO JUST FINE...
dont worry i got the same operation. it will hurt for a couple of days. got mine done at age of 10
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