Ovarian Cyst

[Portomar1970]

Hemorrhagic ovarian cyst

Hello everyone, I need someone to calm me down. Last Friday, out of nowhere, I started getting extremely bad lower abdominal pains that spread to my lower back as well. Ended up going to the ER, many blood tests, and a CT scan later, diagnosis; 3 cm left ovarian mass, with layering of dense material, most likely representing hemorrhagic cyst. After talking with the ER doctor, she assured me that the pain would go away in a few days. My problem is that I cannot stop worrying about ovarian cancer. I am 49, and my periods have been erratic for the past few years. Next month will be 1 whole year without a period so I guess that would make me officially menopausal. I know I shouldn’t be on the internet reading about this stuff, but it says menopausal women shouldn’t technically have cysts on their ovaries anymore because there is no ovulation. So that’s why I am worried. I did have a follow-up with my GYN the very following day and she saw the report and told me not to give it a second thought and basically told me “see you next year for your annual”! I guess the fact that she isn’t worries makes me feel better, but my health anxiety has taken over. Anyone else have any similar experience with ovarian cysts? What worries me even more is that I had a US last year and there were absolutely no cysts at all and now all of sudden a 3 cm cyst pops up out of nowhere.

 

[mia23]

I only found out this year I have ovarian cysts, what prompted the doctor for a scan was the fact that my periods were very irregular, which is one of the biggest indicators of cysts - btw, calling it a cyst is technically inaccurate because its technically just an egg that didn't release. But yeah maybe the fact you didn't get a period is due to the cysts and not menopause at all. Irregular periods in itself is hardly an indication of anything serious btw, my mother is your age and barely ever gets her period but shes still healthy. Also, with ovarian cancer it basically makes you bloated to the point where you look pregnant and its extremely uncomfortable, you also cant eat without feeling full very quickly because the tumour is pushing on your stomach. Since you mentioned none of those symptoms I figure you're safe lol. But the fact your doctors arent worried is good; its even further proof that you're 100% fine. Don't give in to the anxiety; whenever your mind starts screaming ovarian cancer, just list the reasons why that's not possible and distract yourself with something else

 

[Kittens2]

I have a small cyst I think 2.
I am in menopause for a few yrs. Judtvrecently I had a sharp pain in my lower adomen I freaked out. It felt like something twisted.
I had no symptoms the pain lasted less than 2 min.however in my mind i keep thinking about ovarian cancer. I was also told that they disappear?
I understand your concerns.

 

[Stressed out]

Hemorrhagic ovarian cyst

I am so glad this forum is here. I hope you feel better. I have major health anxiety too. I will reply a little later with my story.

I am so glad this forum is here. I hope you feel better. I have major health anxiety too. I will reply a little later with my story.

 

[Stressed out]

Hemorrhagic ovarian cyst

are you feeling better? Pain go away? Did you bleed at all with this cyst?

are you feeling better? Pain go away? Did you bleed at all with this cyst?

 

[Kittens2]

Hi I feel fine I had no symptoms no blood. Hope ur ok.also. thanks for asking.