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Hi mommy0moo!
I found out this past Monday that the left ovarian
cyst I have been taking BC pills for the last 6 weeks is most likely
an endometrioma. I first saw my gyno at the end of February because of
pelvic pain on my left side, back pain (I have a tilted uterus), and
intense periods (like you said, "worse than labor"...even having BMs
is excruciating). I had a vaginal ultrasound, and at that time, the
cyst was 5cm. He prescribed BC pills (high estrogen), but they didn't
stop its growth (it's 7cm now). My doctor now wants to do a
laparoscopy and probably a laparotomy to remove the cyst and the
ovary. I wasn't sure if I wanted to research it much on the Internet,
because there is a lot of misinformation out there, but just decided
today that I had to. I hate feeling uninformed. As I suspected I
would, since starting the research, I have more questions than ever!
From what I'm reading, these things can be malignant (although
unlikely in our age group) and a CA-125 blood test can help determine
if it is. Also, some doctors are able to remove the cyst and ovary
through incisions much smaller than the one my doctor is talking about
using with the laparotomy.
Like you, I'm relatively young at 34.
My doctor asked me if I wanted him to remove my uterus, too. Even
though I've had three children and my baby-making days are over, I am
so torn about having the uterus gone. My mother had hers removed at my
age (same problem), and had "intimacy problems" ever since.
I'm
sorry, I know I don't have any helpful advice for you right now. I
have more questions than answers! It sounds like we're in the same
boat. I just wanted to reply to your message to let you know you're
not alone.
On your last post, you said you had been bleeding for
nine days. I started bleeding 1 week into my last pill pack, and bled
for 5 days. I'm still spotting, but my doctor never mentioin that the
cyst could be leaking. Let me know how your last ultrasound went.
Blessings,
Mominmo
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I am a 35yr old women who has been dealing with the chocalate endomitrioma since Feb. 2006 I finally had it removed in July just to have the pain return and a lump reestablish it self basicaly in the same area.. Has anyone had this problem? I am in so much pain and when put on BC I became severly depressed, and had high levels of fatigue. AHHH Im going nutz over this whole endometrioma ordeal, So everyone else who has or is going through it too, My sypathay goes out to you!
Hello I am a forty yr old who had a hysterectomy 4 yrs ago and just found out yesturday that I have a cyst over 4 cm filled with enometriosis I have had pelvic pain all my life yada yada yada I am actually so tired of complaining about it anyway I have to get surgery on Monday and have my ovaries removed then they are going to check my bladder because it is laying on my bladder hopefully it did not attach yet and then my surgeon who did my bowel obstruction surgery 4 yrs ago also is going to be present to check my colon, so if there is anyone out there that can help me a little I would be grateful because I am ready for a nervous breakdown. Thanks