Question 1

complex ovarian cyst after menopause?

Accepted Answer

See MD: A complex mass at any time is concerning-but more so after menopause.  It may have been there for years and be totally benign, but most mds will be worried about a complex mass.  A ca125 and he4 test can help decide whether to go to surgery now or closely watching with follow up ultrasound.  If it is more than 5 cm or there are other worrisome looking signs on ultrasound, surgery will be necessary.

Question 2

mildly complex ovarian cyst 4.5cm in postmenausal woman.ca125 is 15. having surgery tomorrow so worried! can it be something bad?help!

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Talk to doctor: Many women will develop cysts in their life. The vast majority are benign, but some do develop into cancer. Having a ca 125 that low is a good sign, but no one can tell until the cyst is examined by a pathologist after surgery. After surgery, your doctor will be able to give you more detailed answers.

Question 3

4.7cm mildly complex ovarian cyst in postmenopausal woman mild discomfort.going to see gyn/onc for a consult. how high are the chances it's bad?worry

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Medium concern: Ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women are not uncommon.  If any cyst (regardless of age) has complex features, then it requires further evaluation.  The followup depends on the level of complexity and will vary from a followup scan in a couple of months or going ahead with surgery to remove the cyst.

Question 4

diagnosed with 3cm complex ovarian cyst via ultrasound. advised to wait 6 weeks to recheck. safe to wait even with a family history of female cancers?

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Probablyl: Depending on the appearance of the cyst, your doctor must have felt that it was safe. Not all female cancers are genetically related (so, for ex: if you family has a history of cervical cancer that does not increase the risk for ovarian cancer). The ova-1 test or ca-125 tests can help to see if your cyst is higher or lower risk to be a cancer. But there are lots of cysts that are not cancers.

Question 5

62 female.mildly complex ovarian cyst.4.6cm.ovary measures 25cc.hypoechoic with internal echoes.radiologist wants to repeat us 6wks.going crazy!help!

Accepted Answer

Deep breath: Take a deep breath, no need to panic yet. It is 100% appropriate to follow a 62 Y.O. W/ a complex cyst, some turn out to be cancers but many do not. Follow-up ultrasound is critical, but may turn out to be nothing. Blood testing tumor markers is sometimes helpful but not always, and should only be done with a doctor who understands markers and what they mean. Please don't panic and best wishes!

Question 6

help please! could complex ovarian cyst dissolve?

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Ovarian cyst: They can, but the doctor must find out why you have a complex cyst and rule out any serious pathology. Depending on the cyst characteristic your doctor can do expectant management or can offer surgery. Depends on the ultrasound, your age, family hx, time with cyst etc.

Question 7

what type of complex ovarian cyst has irregular borders?

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Borders + or - irreg: Complex cysts are ones which have blood or solid material inside. Dermoid cys, cystadenomas, endometriomas (uterine lining cells present outside the uterus on or inside the ovary ,secreting blood during menstrual cycle )&amp; chocolate cysts in which most of the blood is absorbed and chocolate like solid /semisolid material is there. Sometimes some complex cysts may be malignant ones. Septum + or - in

Question 8

can i take primolute n with right complex ovarian cyst? crstadenoma?

Accepted Answer

: If a "complex ovarian cyst" has been determined to exist, it is needful of a biopsy, usually done via laparoscopic surgery.  Contact your GYN physician to schedule this, as complex ovarian tumors require immediate attention.

Question 9

in the past four months i have grown a 5.1cm complex ovarian cyst. should i be worried at the growth? i have a lot of pain with it!

Accepted Answer

See OB/Gyn : There are a number of causes for having a complex ovarian cyst seen on imaging, one of which could be potentially due to cancer. It is wise to have the appropriate imaging to monitor the growth and possibly a biopsy performed by your OB/Gyn. Make an appointment to discuss this further. Best wishes.

Question 10

i have a 2cm complex ovarian cyst for 6 months.no free fluid or anything alarming mentioned. dr. said likely functional.  worried at word complex.

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Complex ovarian cyst: The size of "2 cm" is less likely to be a malignancy, but any complex ovarian cyst should be sampled to make certain. This can be done by a simple laparoscopic surgery, and you should ask your gyn physician to recommend a referral to a gynecologic oncologist for expert advice and a second opinion.

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