Question 1

hi , i'm scheduled for laparoscopic surgery to remove a 10 cm ovarian cyst (with overnight stay) , i was wondering what would be my recovery time ?

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks: Depending on your present state of health, weight, activity, fitness!

Question 2

can an ovarian cyst of this size (10 cm), eventually resolve itself?

Accepted Answer

EXTREMELY unlikely: I would almost say 100% no. That size of a cyst is too large to resolve itself, and should be removed surgically, due to the risks of it being a tumor (need to rule out malignancy) and due to the risk of torsion (where the ovary twists around it's artery and vein, cuts off the blood supply to it and causes severe pain).  Sorry, but you really need to have surgery to remove it.

Question 3

can you fly with an ovarian cyst between 10 cm - 13 cm size?

Accepted Answer

Why not: Ovarian cysts rupture due to trauma to abdomen like car accident  and size , if cyst has any signs of malignancy  it should be removed , rupture will results in the curable stage to non curable stage.

Question 4

can my daughter fly with a  ovarian cyst ? 
it's 13cm x 10 cm we are flying thursday

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, this is fine.   There is nothing concerning here! Have a great trip!

Question 5

how long is it normal to wait for surgery  to remove an ovarian cyst with septations the size is 10 cm?

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Depends: Their is not a specific amount of time.  This usually would not need to be performed immediately.  If you have pain, an elevated CA-125, a family history of ovarian cancer or some other concerning feature then that would increase the urgency.  Regardless, I would not wait to long.  Several weeks would not be uncommon depending on the surgeon's and hospital's schedule.  Hope this helps.

Question 6

is a 3.4 cm ovarian cyst big?

Accepted Answer

A little big: Around ovulation, the follicle measures around 2 cm, so this is a little bigger. It's not so big, though, that it can't be watched. It will likely resolve on its own.

Question 7

how bad is a 4.7 cm ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Each month when a woman ovulates, a cyst forms at least 2 cm in diameter.  After ovulation that cyst may increase to 6 or 8 cm and still be normal.  It will usually go away over the next few weeks.

Question 8

is 4.8 cm ovarian cyst is too big?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cyst: No. At that small size, it is still most likely a physiologic cyst.

Question 9

what is a clear ovarian cyst of 1.7 cm?

Accepted Answer

Follicle: Every month your ovary makes 5-15 small cysts and one eventually enlarges to 1-2 cm, eventually releasing a single cell 'egg'. If your cyst does not go away in 6-8 weeks, you should contact your gynecologist.

Question 10

can a 5 cm ovarian cyst resolve itself?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If the cyst is simple and 5cm in size, then yes - good chance it may go away on it's own.  Larger than 7cm, and it is much much less likely that it can resolve on it's own.  A follow-up sonogram in 6 weeks can tell if it is going away.

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Hi , i'm scheduled for laparoscopic surgery to remove a 10 cm ovarian cyst (with overnight stay) , i was wondering what would be my recovery time ?

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Can an ovarian cyst of this size (10 cm), eventually resolve itself?

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Can you fly with an ovarian cyst between 10 cm - 13 cm size?

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Can my daughter fly with a ovarian cyst ? it's 13cm x 10 cm we are flying thursday

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How long is it normal to wait for surgery to remove an ovarian cyst with septations the size is 10 cm?

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Is a 3.4 cm ovarian cyst big?

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How bad is a 4.7 cm ovarian cyst?

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Is 4.8 cm ovarian cyst is too big?

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What is a clear ovarian cyst of 1.7 cm?

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Can a 5 cm ovarian cyst resolve itself?

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