Question 1

calcified ovarian cyst, should i be worried?

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Yes it needs to be: Most normal ovarian cysts do not get calcified..If they are calcified they are not follicular/ovulatory.A calcified cyst is more likely to be dermoid, fibroid, fibroma and even may be cancer.It needs to be removed.

Question 2

please explain: calcification along the endometrial/myometrial border found during us following m/c. minimally complex ovarian cyst measuring 1x1x1cm.

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ASK YOUR DOCTOR: A 1cm ovarian cyst is usually not problematic.  The fact that is described as "minimally complex" suggests that it be followed, either by pelvic exam or repeat ultrasound.  What is M/C?  I don't know the reason for the calcification noted, but the ordering physician should have an explanation.

Question 3

i've been told i hv a complex ovarian cyst and multiple fibroids some of which r calcified. d fibroids r inside and outside my uterus. should i worry?

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Seek Gyn help: Your gynecologist can help you sort it out. Just get checked every 6 months and get the doctor to check you both by pelvic exam as well as ultrasound of your uterus and ovary. As long as you are being monitored, you should do fine.

Question 4

are ovarian cysts normal?

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Depends on factors: A simple cyst is very common and often detected on routine pelvic or ultrasound exam and might disappear by the next exam. The more complex ones need further evaluation so doctors can determine the significance of cysts based their size, structure, timing with regard to period and to menopause, etc. Because not all cysts are normal,  i'll share this with specialists in onc for their perspective..

Question 5

are ovarian cysts painful?

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Yes: Yes they can be painful.  They usually resolve without specific treatment other than pain management.

Question 6

i also have ovarian cysts?

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Pelvic pain: Pelvic pain has many causes. Based on your history it does not sound like a urinary tract infection. Given your history of ovarian cysts, this is s good possibility. If symptoms don't resolve  or improve in a few days, see your doctor.

Question 7

are ovarian cysts dangerous?

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Could be : The most common complication  of an ovarian cyst includes rupture of the cyst with internal bleeding, torsion of the ovary as well as the presence of malignancy within the cyst .Your obgyn can determine wether the cyst need to be removed surgically or follow up with serial sonograms.

Question 8

are ovarian cysts hereditary?

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Possibly: For the most part, ovarian cysts are not genetic in the sense that they are not hereditary.  Most women with ovarian cysts have some disruption of the ovarian cycle resulting in ovarian cyst development.  

However, their are some genetic syndromes which are hereditary and in which ovarian cysts are part of that syndrome.  An example is basal cell nevus syndrome.

Question 9

9mm ovarian cysts, its normal?

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Yes it is likely to: Cysts that are so small(less than 1 -2 cm) are likely to be benign.

Question 10

how is an ovarian cyst biospied?

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Laparoscopically: With a laparoscope, the cyst wall is cut into and possibly sent for frozen section if it looks suspicious.

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Calcified ovarian cyst, should i be worried?

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Please explain: calcification along the endometrial/myometrial border found during us following m/c. minimally complex ovarian cyst measuring 1x1x1cm.

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I've been told i hv a complex ovarian cyst and multiple fibroids some of which r calcified. d fibroids r inside and outside my uterus. should i worry?

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Are ovarian cysts normal?

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Are ovarian cysts painful?

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I also have ovarian cysts?

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9mm ovarian cysts, its normal?

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