Question 1

how do symptoms differ between an ovarian cyst and a fibroid tumor?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Ovarian cysts are often asymptomatic and found incidentally by exam or sonogram.  The same goes for fibroids.  If a cyst is going to cause symptoms, it will usually be pain, not necessarily with the period.  May also occur with intercourse.  Fibroids most often cause heavy menstrual bleeding, and sometimes also painful periods.  If large enough, they may cause bladder pressure, or constipation.

Question 2

a recent scan shows i have ovarian cyst and fibroid tumors. can one surgical procedure take care of the cyst and fibroid tumors?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A laparoscopic procedure could likely take care of both procedures, depending on size and location of fibroid, in addition to skill of surgeon.  Otherwise, they could also make a cut in the abdomen, like for a cesarean, and remove both as well that way.  Again, all of this depends on the size and location of the cyst and fibroid.  If the fibroid is in uterine lining, then a hysteroscopy better.

Question 3

i have ovarian cyst on both ovaries and fibroid tumors ..i'm in serious pain... all the time .. stomach severely bloated is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: It's hard to tell how much pain your ovarian cysts and fibroids cause. An ultrasound exam should be able to tell how big they are and if they are causing any symptoms. If you have period irregularities, big unyielding cysts and large fibroids and not planning to have children or more children, you may talk to you obgyn about possible removal of your uterus/ovaries, but not before a thorough exam.

Question 4

do uterine fibroids usually cause symptoms in women? been having groin pain with some hip pain. i had a ultrasound yesterday. u/s few years ago did not show fibroids but have problems with ovarian cyst in past. ct scan was clear?

Accepted Answer

: They can-based on size and location, If your CT scan of the area is negative then the cause of your pain is not from ovary or uterus

Question 5

hard pregnant like belly&leaking breasts along w/other pregnancy like symptoms. not pregnant. no ovarian cysts or fibroids&thyroids fine. whats wrong?

Accepted Answer

Check prolactin: Hi. Clearly we can't make a diagnosis without an evaluation and labs. But ANYTIME a non-pregnant woman has galactorrhea ("leaking breasts"), we docs wanna see a prolactin. Have your periods stopped? I'm voting for elevated prolactin.

Question 6

can ovarian cysts irritate fibroids?

Accepted Answer

No: Ovarian cysts will not irritate fibroids.

Question 7

do ovarian cysts or fibroids hurt? i've been told i might have cysts or fibroids but i have no pain & sex is painless too.

Accepted Answer

Possible: Best way to evaluate this -  is a simple pelvic and/or vaginal ultrasound. It is easy and gives you a straight answer regarding the problems you questioned. A GYN exam could also help. See a reputable GYN doctor if you can.

Question 8

i have multiple ovarian cyst. one dermoid6.0x6.9x6.0cm.the other cyst is 1.9x2.0x1.6cm along with fibroids. what's next? waiting on my dr lots  pain

Accepted Answer

Surgery: The treatment for a dermoid cyst is surgical removal.  You need to see your doctor to discuss surgery.

Question 9

wjat causes gas and bloating from fibroids and ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

See below: Gas and bloating should only occur with fibroids if they are very large and compressing the bowel. Similar to the experience you see when you are pregnant and the enlarged uterus causes those symptoms. They same would apply to ovarian cysts. They would need to be very large in order to cause that problem.

Question 10

can fibroid and ovarian cyst cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Rarely some ovarian cysts do produce hormones that can cause nausea.  It is unusual.  Please consult a gynecologist to rule out other problems.

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A recent scan shows i have ovarian cyst and fibroid tumors. can one surgical procedure take care of the cyst and fibroid tumors?

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I have ovarian cyst on both ovaries and fibroid tumors ..i'm in serious pain... all the time .. stomach severely bloated is this normal?

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Do uterine fibroids usually cause symptoms in women? been having groin pain with some hip pain. i had a ultrasound yesterday. u/s few years ago did not show fibroids but have problems with ovarian cyst in past. ct scan was clear?

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Hard pregnant like belly&leaking breasts along w/other pregnancy like symptoms. not pregnant. no ovarian cysts or fibroids&thyroids fine. whats wrong?

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Can ovarian cysts irritate fibroids?

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Do ovarian cysts or fibroids hurt? i've been told i might have cysts or fibroids but i have no pain & sex is painless too.

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I have multiple ovarian cyst. one dermoid6.0x6.9x6.0cm.the other cyst is 1.9x2.0x1.6cm along with fibroids. what's next? waiting on my dr lots pain

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Wjat causes gas and bloating from fibroids and ovarian cysts?

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Can fibroid and ovarian cyst cause nausea?

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