Ovarian Cyst 5.5 cm Lots of pain....

Hi, last month I was diagnosed with a 5cm complex cyst and we waited 6 weeks and rechecked and it had resolved itself they had already planned for surgery including the removal of that ovary because the cyst was on the inside, I am very prone to cysts, they are on the fence whether I have pcos or not, I hope u feel better soon, but I would t rush anything just yet! Prayers to u

I know it's hard waiting especially when you're in pain. But like the other poster said, I would wait it out since there's a good chance the cyst will resolve on its own. You don't want to undergo surgery unnecessarily since all surgery has risks plus many women lose an ovary unnecessarily versus just the cyst (cystectomy). We need our ovaries our whole lives because they switch to their endocrine functions after menopause. And removal of an ovary can also impair fertility.

Monica Jean,

I assume from your pic you are still quite young. I suffered from painless undiagnosed endometriosis for decades before things reached critical mass. Drs. with new patients usually want to investigate, monitor, and establish a baseline unless you are in an emergency situation.

The Drs. were puzzled that I experienced no pain yet my abdomen was over taken by massive endometriosis. I always had clockwork cycles but in the last couple of years the volume had increased tremendously and unpleasant situations upon standing. Dr. attributed to aging and peri-menopause.

Once diagnosed I was informed endometriosis does not resolve itself and only continues to grow. It influences your hormone balance which could explain your hot flashes. I had them (mildly) too but it was peri-menopause. Has that been explored?

Compared to mine your cyst is relatively small but close to the 6 cm size the medical profession seems to hold as the line of demarcation. Based on my experience I would sooner (smaller) than later want it resolved. Honestly tho, the pain alone, with a diagnosed persistant cyst warrants treatment. If the doctor was experiencing it I would think wait and see would not be #1 choice.

1. For better likelyhood of saving your ovary. Depending on type of cyst it may or may not have overtaken your ovary.

2. Surgery would allow removal of endometrial tissue causing your pain. Mine was all over and strangling my colon and an artery feeding my kidney. Fortunately permanent damage was avoided.

3. With each cycle the tissue grows and sloughs contributing to your run down bloated feelings, let alone pain. I had searing tearing pain upon sudden sideways jarring which was tissue tearing from the kidney adhesions. Dismissed for years by Drs as nothing. The surgeon said I was lucky the force hadn't torn my artery because I would have bled out before it was diagnosed.

4. There is no real way to determine the extent of your endo without surgery. But with a CT and/or MRI would provide a much better diagnosis of the type of cyst you have and would likely give a more expediant treatment plan.

5. A gynecological surgical specialist with good cystectomy skills would hopefully be able to preserve your ovary and remove the majority of your endometriosis.

You would likely have to be monitored afterward because it can come back but I've had friends who've had cysts, fibroids, and extensive endometrial tissue removed and gone on to have multiple children and minimal recurrence.

I had 10 lbs.+ of excess removed (bonus). Although recovering from surgery I found significant improvement in abdominal comfort within a few weeks. Because I had so much involvement I needed a total hysterectomy which has presented it's own challenges, but now years later I can honestly say that worn down exhausted feeling is gone. I feel human again.

I hope you find this helpful and keeping my fingers crossed for you. Best wishes!

hello i had a mri on my back and they found a 5.2 cm cyst on my right side its very painful and im very bloated what woukd they do