Dermoid ovarian cyst...should I opt for sugery?
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I have been following up on a dermoid cyst, so not completly fluid filled has "solid areas" and wont go on its own, for a few years now(about 3). It has not changed much according to Gyn. She has said right now having sugery is personal choice. I have another appointment in about a months time in which I have to tell her if I want the sugery or I d rather wait and watch.
I dont know what to do. There are complications with sugery,obviously. But there's also complications associated with keeping the cyst, it may grow, ovarian torsion etc.
Has anyone been in this postion?What is the longest amount of time anyones waited?
I am 25, single and would like to have children one day.
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JanieMac overthehill
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Tazchurch overthehill
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Incase you are worried it could turn cancerous less than 1% do.
If you do decide on surgery ask for it to be done Laporoscopically - keyhole
sarah28436 overthehill
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I am 32 years and had a dermatoid cyst removed in June 2013. I was rushed into a &e as it was twisting and it destroyed my right ovary and tubes. So now I only have one ovary and one tube.
The consultant have said that if u have dermatoid cyst it can happen again so I am worried if another one growing g and I loose ny last ovary.
my dermatoid cyst was 9 cm and had teeth hair and bone inside it.
I want children but I have had pain still in area. Possible nerve damage son just recently had mri. But I am hoping to try and have babies eventually.
Having one ovary does mean u can go into menopause few years earlier than u would normally. Maybe 36 instead of 40... you would really need to look at when your mum went into menopause and then take few year off that. That's what my consultant said. Can be any from 10 to few years.
so for me am looking from could start from 34 years of age.
I am 33 in June next year.
I didn't have any real pain from cyst till last few months and then it got uncomfortable and then I was rushed into hospital with it twisting and that's when did scan and couldn't see my ovary. And operated but it had destroyed my ovary and tube so it was removed.
I personally wouldn't wait cause then you could save your ovary and tube which would mean you wouldn't go into menopause either earlier. X x
kt.84 overthehill
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I only just had my follow up from my surgery yesterday and was told that cysts don't normally get operated in until they are 5cm or bigger as they normally go on their own.
I personally would get it removed if given the opportunity as the problems you can get from leaving them are not nice.
I only found out about mine when I woke up with immense pain one night and had to be admitted to hospital. A ultrasound showed up a mass of fluid so they had to do a internal and found out was a cyst.
I had no other option to have surgery.
I was hoping for keyhole but my cyst had grown from 8.9cm - 14cm from April-October so had no choice but to have open surgery but I have recovered ok despite 8 weeks off work.
I am now being re checked tho as getting that pressure feeling I had when had the cyst before so awaiting scans to rule out further cysts and fibroids.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
My cyst contained bone and hair. I have photos the surgeon took of the cyst but not cut open in histology.
stephanie39682 kt.84
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I just read your story and I wanted to talk to you more abou it, if you didn't mind. I am in a similar situation and am waiting to go to the doctor on Monday. If you get this, would you mind responding back. I could really use some good insight about this situation. Thanks so much!
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