WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: How should cysts be monitored at age 46? Dr. please reply

Re: How should cysts be monitored at age 46? Dr. please reply

From: Curious (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 15 Apr 2003 06:02:36 -0500 (CDT)

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Are you still menstruating? I'm post menopause so we're probably not in the same boat.

Do you know what "type" of cyst? In my case I have a simple cyst (functional cyst) on one ovary that is 5cm. This is the least worrisome type of cyst. 4cm is the "usual" maximum size prior to a surgical recommendation for my age. However, the head of the gyn/onco dept at a major teaching hospital and a local gyn/onco are comfortable up to 8cm as long as no symptoms bothering me with a "wait and watch" approach with ultrasounds at 3 mos, 3 mos, 6 mos, 6 mos and annually thereafter as long as it doesn't increase in size or cause symptoms and stays a simple cyst.

Hopefully, you understand the limitations of the CA-125 test. You really do need to sit down with your gyn and have a good talk and your questions answered. Plus a referral to a good gyn/onco for his recommendation to ease your mind and ensure a good second opinion. Something as scarey to you as this deserves a good second opinion.

At Mon, 14 Apr 2003, terri wrote: >
>Ihave ovarian cysts one 2.8cm, which has doubled in size in a month and
>a half. Also a new one on rt. ovary, 1cm. I've had 2 ultrasounds, and
>am scheduled for an ultrasound in Aug. as a follow-up. My dr. had
>CA125 drawn today. He said no need for surgery yet. I'll call his
>office Fri. for results on my CA125. Should I have my ultrasound
>sooner than Aug.? I'm concernred because of my age, 46 yrs old, and
>because everyone on the forum and friends have said Aug. is too long to
>wait for my next ultrasound.

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