Friday, November 20, 2009

Complex Ovarian cyst during pregnancy?

I've been diagnosed with a complex ovarian cyst (possibly endometrioma) in my left ovary for more than a year now. Its size has been quite consistent (7.5 cms).





I was advised that, considering my age and the fact that I wanted to have a baby, I should try to conceive and if I did then the chances are that the cyst wouldn't grow any further and might actually shrink or even disappear during the lactation period.





Now I am 40 days along, my doctor confirmed the pregnancy but when she did the physical exam she said she felt a huge mass (about 10 cms) near my pelvis, which she thinks might be twin pregnancy or a dramatically overgrown cyst or may be the pregnancy happened in the tube or there could be a number of other things.





So, to alleviate her doubts she has asked me to have an ultrasound next week .





I am really worried. Is there a chance that I may need a surgery? Wouldn't that harm the baby? What is the treatment method if the baby is formed in the tube?

Complex Ovarian cyst during pregnancy?
If the baby is formed in the tube they will have to do surgery to remove it or there is a 50% chance you and your other baby will die. If it is a cyst they will probably either recommend you wait until you are full term and have a c-section (and then they will remove the cyst at the same time) or else they will just wait until after you have the baby. They won't do surgery and risk the baby for the cyst ok? Take a deep breath and try not to worry about it until after the ultrasound. Be grateful that your Dr. caught it so early and is doing an ultrasound. Good luck and I hope everything turns out ok for you!


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