21 years old with 8cm ovarian cyst
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Hi, I am a 21 year old female who has been on BCP for about 3 years now. Last year, I had a pelvic examination as part of procedure for receiving a year's supply of BCP. No mass was felt. However, this year, I went in for my yearly pelvic exam and the doctor felt a right adnexal mass. I was sent for a pelvic ultrasound and the results showed a 8cm x 6cm x 8cm septated right ovarian cyst. I am extremely paranoid because the cyst is quite large and has started to cause back pain and pelvic discomfort, along with frequent urination and nocturia. My menstrual cycles always have a lot of blood clots. I work in the medical field and almost everyone I've shared this with so far has brought up the idea of having laparotomy to remove the cyst. CA125 came back normal but no consult with an gyn yet. Ultrasound report did not mention what type of cyst it was. Do I have a choice in either having the laparoscopy vs laparotomy? Any thoughts?
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Tazchurch tmvp123
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You can however state your preferance to the gynaecologist and provided it is practical they will try and do it the way you wish.
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sylvia71047 tmvp123
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At your age I think they will do all they can to remove the cyst and leave your reproductive system as intact as possible. You could ask for a laparoscopy and see what they say. I have heard of cysts and even ovaries being removed in this way x
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