WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: overian cysts

Re: overian cysts

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 16:51:42 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 31 May 2000, Roberta wrote: >
>I have an overian cyst and have a considerable amount of pain. My doc
>seems not to be concerned. How can I know for sure if I should be
>concerned. How likely is it to be cancerous? How can I be sure that I
>am doing everything I can to protect myself from further risks without
>being a nuisance to the doctor?

Roberta, The answer depends on the size of the cyst and your age (whether or not you are cycling or menopausal). If you are having monthly periods, then the approach toward a cyst depends upon its symptoms, size and persistence. Every month an ovulating female forms a 2 cm cyst on one of her ovaries, which ruptures with ovulation. It is fairly unusual for ovarian cysts to cause discomfort unless they are quite large, related to endometriosis or twisting on its "stalk" or pedicle. Regarding the liklihood of cancer, that also depends on your age to some degree. Under the age of 40, it is less likely. Over the age of 40, it becomes a little more common. If you are postmenopausal, there is increasing concern for any cysts on the ovary and these need to be addressed rather closely... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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