Could anyone tell me any useful info about routine/treatment about ovarian cysts?
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Ovarian cysts are products of failed or disordered ovulation.\nThe cyst may simply collapse and disappear after a month or two, or it may persist and increase in size and discomfort during succeeding months. With each succeeding month’s surge of LH, the cyst swells and stretches the surface membrane, causing pain and possible bleeding at the site. Some cysts may become as large as a golf ball or lemon before discovery.\n\nDon't let your doctor bully you into birth control pills or surgery. I had my left ovary removed due to a cyst 3 years ago, and I wish I could go back and treat it differently, now that I know better!!\n\nAn alternative treatment for ovarian cysts is natural progesterone. The signaling mechanism that shuts off ovulation in one ovary each cycle is the production of progesterone in the other . If sufficient natural progesterone is supplemented prior to ovulation, LH levels are inhibited and both ovaries think the other one has ovulated, so regular ovulation does not occur. Similarly, the high estriol and progesterone levels throughout pregnancy successfully inhibit ovarian activity for nine months.\n\nTherefore, adding natural progesterone from day 10 to day 26 of the cycle suppresses LH and it’s luteinizing effects. Thus the ovarian cyst will not be stimulated and, in the passage of one or two such monthly cycles, will very likely shrink and disappear without further treatment.
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Probably just an acumulation of fluid much like cysts that can happen on ovaries.The urologist will just drain them and keep an eye on the area. If he has alot of pain they will probably do more. With my ovarian cysts they just waited for them to burst on their own. It wasnt too painful.
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I can speak from personal experience regarding ovarian cysts. The fact that both times she had pain from the cysts neither of the doctors gave her a vaginal exam. However, CTs and ultrasounds work just as well. She would really benefit from seeing an OB/GYN.  Especially if she's not having regular periods and if she is getting more of these pains. It could indicate Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome.  It's basically many cysts on the ovaries and occasionally they can become inflamed or irritated. There are many treatments for the illness one of which is birth control. Check out this web page for more info. http://www.pcosupport.org/\n\nHope this helps.
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Depends on what do you want. If you already have babies and do not want any further then a endocrinologist is the better option. \n\nHowever if you want more babies, you need to go to an obstetrician/ gynecologist who specializes in infertility. \n\nGenerally they do a wedge resection of the ovaries and remove the cysts at the same time ensuring that the chances of ovulation occuring are increased. They may also give ovulation inducing drugs like clomiphene. Good luck :). I hope everything is fine.
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Best treatment is going to a GYN/OBS doctor\nBut losing over weight,and using some hormonal drugs are always usefull
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First off, a Pap Smear is very important, but it will not find an ovarian cyst or cancer.  A Pap detects cervical cancer and STDs which are seen due to changes in the cervix:\n\nThe Pap smear is not intended to detect other forms of cancer such as those of the ovary, vagina, or uterus.  http://www.medicinenet.com/pap_smear/article.htm\n\nThese are the symptoms of an ovarian cyst, and when you should call a doctor:\nMany women have ovarian cysts without having any symptoms. Sometimes, though, a cyst will cause these problems:\n\npressure, fullness, or pain in the abdomen \ndull ache in the lower back and thighs \nproblems passing urine completely \npain during sexual intercourse \nweight gain \npainful menstrual periods and abnormal bleeding \nnausea or vomiting \nbreast tenderness \nIf you have these symptoms, get help right away: \n\npain with fever and vomiting \nsudden, severe abdominal pain \nfaintness, dizziness, or weakness \nrapid breathing  http://www.4woman.gov/faq/ovarian_cysts.htm\n\nOvarian cysts can usually be seen with a pelvic ultrasound.  \n"The diagnosis of an ovarian cyst is usually conformed (or made) by ultrasound, the best imaging technique for ovarian cysts."  http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8432
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Hi there. I had testicular cancer when I was a similiar age to your husband. ( I am now forty). from what you said about it shrinking, then the new problems, it sounds totally unlike cancer. ( from everything i experienced and read)tumours tend to be hard and wouldnt shrink with anti cyst treatment, nor do they grow quite as spectacularly in the time what you described. If its one of the other two, and you obviously live in an area of the world developed enough to have internet access,(and modern medicine) he will be fine. I can fully empathise that any problem in that area freaks men out and those close to us.Trust your doctors, never be afraid of checking stuff out or getting additional opinions, and if its ok with you, I will pray for you both. Best wishes. simon.
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There is no cure for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, medications used depends on the symptooms you are having.\n\nHere is a website that explains more:\n\nhttp://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm
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Many women have cysts on their ovaries and never even know it.  Most of the time the cysts re-absorb back into the body but sometimes a cyst can become large and cause abdominal pain.  Usually if you give it time the cyst will resolve itself but in some cases it can grow larger and become an aggravating problem with continuing pain.\n\nYour Doctor will probably order an ultrasound to determine the location and size of the cyst and if there is any danger involved.\n\nAfter those results come back to him, he will recommend the proper treatment.\n\nMost of the time worst case scenario would be for them to do a Laproscopic procedure to remove the cyst if it is problematic or in my case if a cyst bursts inside your ovary, they would have to remove the entire ovary also a very minor surgical procedure.\n\nTry not to worry about it too much until you get more information from your Doctor.  What happened to me is extremely rare.\n\nGood luck and God Bless!
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Hi again.  That does change things a bit, doesn't it?  A complex ovarian cyst needs to be evaluated further.  A small percentage of these can be cancerous.\n\n"Sometimes cysts are complex, either containing partly fluid elements and partly solid elements or having septations (walls) within a fluid-filled cyst. In general, complex cysts are evaluated further, as some complex cysts may be cancerous. Depending on exactly how the cyst looks on ultrasound, your doctor may recommend blood work, a CT or MRI scan to get a better look at the cyst, or even surgery to remove the cyst. Many times a complex cyst can be evaluated via laparoscopy, but sometimes a large abdominal incision is required."  http://health.ivillage.com/gyno/cysts/0,,4ltl,00.html\n\n"With a complex one they would remove it and evaluate it for ovarian cancer."  http://www.baymoon.com/~gyncancer/library/blqa32septcyst.htm \nIf it was my body, since the cyst is not a simple cyst, I would have it removed.  If it were truly a simple cyst, with NO malignant characteristics on ultrasound, I would leave it and see if it remedied itself.  But, it sounds like there are no guarantees that this mass is benign.  So, in my opinion, it does not matter if it ruptures or not.  A cancer is a cancer, and I would not like to have that uncertainty in my body.
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It sounds like you might have had a miscarriage.  Or maybe an ovarian cyst ruptured.   If you are still having alot of pain in the morning then call your OB/GYN.  It sounds like you need to have a pelvic exam.  You might find some relief by using a heat pack on your pelvic area.  Take some Tylenol or Ibprofen.  But not asprin!  You might also lay in bed on your side and pull your knees towards your  chest- like in a fetal position.
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I'm sorry, but there is no cure for PCOS.  There are several ways to manage it though.  Diet, exercise, birth control, on so forth.  \n\nYou should talk to your doctor about your options.
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I had the same thing happen to me several years ago.  I had ovarian cysts that had to be removed surgically.
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I have a 5.5cm ovarian cyst on my left ovary.  I have had it most of my life.  I am asymptomatic.  That means that I have no pain and it doesn't affect my life in any way.  It can have an effect on fertility, so she if she wants to get pregnant, she might want to get checked out by an Infertility Specialist.  That's how I was able to get  pregnant and give birth to my son.
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i was diagnosed with PCOS last summer, and i did not get a pap. i got an abdominal ultrasound and blood work for the following:\nestrogen and progesterone levels\nLH/FSH ratio and levels\nfree testosterone\nfasting insulin levels\nlipid panel, including HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides\n\nyour daughter will also have to have an ultrasound done to see if her ovaries are okay and there are no cysts. generally if the LH/FSH ratio is relatively low, she won't have cysts (example: mine was about 3.3 and i didn't have any cysts, but if it were much higher, like 9, chances are there are cysts that will look like a small pearl necklace when viewed on the ultrasound).\na transvaginal test can also be done. the doctor inserts a small instrument in the vagina (not too deep) and it's supposed to give accurate results on whether or not there are cysts. i declined to have this test done because as a virgin, i was nervous about it at the time. now that i'm married, i would get one done. so your daughter should rest assured about that and the pap.\nand even if she were to get a pap, the doctor would use a pediatric speculum which will do no harm to your daughter's virginity. believe me, i've been there.\nso good luck for your daughter. my heart goes out to her especially if she indeed has this syndrome, because i know exactly what she could be going through. i had excess hair on my face, neck and abdomen, and facial acne, and it can be frustrating. please, if she is diagnosed with PCOS, please please get her to start a good diet and exercise regimen because it's extremely important that she stays in shape and eats right. and she will be fine and live happily and prosperously. PCOS is not a death sentence, and if managed well, she can have lots of kids and live a normal life.
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Try not to worry too much, but it's good that you're seeing the doctor. Harmless ovarian cysts are very common and can cause strange menses, but often a short or otherwise abnormal mense is seemingly caused by nothing at all.
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Because there is no cure for PCOS, it needs to be managed to prevent problems. Treatments are based on the symptoms each person is having and whether she wants to conceive or needs contraception. Birth control pills, diabetes medications, fertility medications, and medicine for increased hair growth or extra male hormones are usually the treatment of choice.  Maintaining a healthy weight is another way women can help manage PCOS. Although it is not recommended as the first course of treatment, surgery called ovarian drilling is available to induce ovulation. You can read about PCOS and the treatments here http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm