Ovarian Cysts - At What Rate Do They Develop?

Women's health
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Hello.

I am new here so will try and keep this as short as possible.

Around 2 months ago I, unfortunately suffured a misscarriage which required surgery. I was advised that despite being 10 weeks 'pregnant' there was no 'fetal pole' just a yolk sack. I was told to wait until 12 weeks to see if the 'pregnancy' passed naturally (which it did not) and I had to have what was effectiveley a termination.

During all the above, I was given many ultrasound scans, and I was  advised by the examiner that I have a 5cm cyst on my right ovary. She told me that this is very common, and not to worry.

However... Over the last 2 weeks my stomach has become so bloated that I have had a friend say to me that she was not aware that I was 'expecting'... A neighbour also asked when I was due... It's not suprising as I look around 7 months pregnant.

I am a keep gym goer, and very into health and fitness. I have altered my diet but gained a stone. I have also been urinating around 3 times an hour(!) despite feeling permanantly dehydrated.

Over the last few days I have been experiencing excruiciating pain in my right lower abdomen, mainly when excersising.

To add to this I have also been put under investigation at a cardiology unit, for persistant dizziness and palpitations.

I cannot quite belive that a cyst could have developed from 5cm to a considerable size in just 9 weeks, but would really appreciate any input, information or experience that anyone may have.

Thank you in advance, Regards.

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Hi I had a 14cm Dermoid cyst removed in October. Mine was first recognised when it was 8.9 cm's that was in April then when I had it removed 6 months later it had grown to 14 cm's so mine grew just under a cm a month.

Please don't leave it tho get it checked.

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The pain and increased urination are common symptoms please go back to Gp or to a&he if pain can't be controlled. Cocodamol helped me but ended up taking codeine as it became severe, ask for another ultrasound to check size, usually when more than 5 cm they will remove. Good luck.

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This is very like what happened to me. Was scanned months ago and was told that I had a cyst when pregnant. Mine has grown to nearly 29cm. I had this removed a short time ago but thankfully pregnancy is ok and baby doing fine.

I had previously been informed from scans months ago that I needed to empty my bladder!!!! It is very frightening but worth getting removed. I'm now recovering and feel lot better knowing it's removed. I had ovary removed also.

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I have a large ovarian cyst on my right ovary, saw consultan who advised removal of both ovaries, i am 66 so she thought it better to remove both.I am really worried as hate hospitals,any advise would be appreciated.

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I had an cyst diagnosed in march at 2.2cm. Another scan in november and it was 7cm.  Now I really feel like it has grown more... I read they can grow quite large fast. Im due for keyhole surgery in 3 weeks.

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Please let me know how you get on,are you having the ovary removed

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Hi,

I will tell you my stroy and maybe it might answer a few things, but feel free to ask any questions.

In june 2013 i was rushed into hospital for pains inside my tummy and horrible bleeding periods. I was so swollen and uncomfortable. I felt dizzy sicky just horrible. I had to have an emergency operation as i had a 9.5 cm dermoid cyst. It damaged my right ovary and tubes and i had to have my ovary removed. I was total devasted and heart broken. I have never had kids as i was worried for my future.

I recovered with a large amount of pain and unfortunately still get it, to which am under going investigation finally for damage that could of been because of the surgery. (during the surgery you feet are raised on stirups and they can move you about which can cause some problems. so they may have damaged something in my hip area right)

Anyway i started to feel unwell again worrying about a cyst in same area, which is hard cause i have no ovary or tubes on that side. I was getting increasing cramps and my periods havent been the same since i had the operation in June 2013. Black and clots and hardly last a day or two. Started to get horrible wall paper paste discharge and it was just horrible. Doctors would take me serious said it was hormones adjusting.... yeah right!!!!

I was finding it hard to stand at work for long periods of time and started feeling dizzy and my tummy just increasing. Putting on weight... about a stone!!! and then in June 2014 i was driving to work and i had to call ambulance i was in so much pain. I was kept in hospital and had a scan and they said nothing is there. they acutally turned around and said i am constipated.

I was not!!!!!! i was always constipated before my cyst in june 2013 and soon as i had operation i havent been like i was.

They decided to give me injection to mimic the menopause to help my cramps and it did but i had a massive reaction from the injections so they stopped it.

They then did an oepration to look back inside me and said there was nothing there. Sept 2014.

The pain was getting really bad in my hip and i struggled... but i was also getting pain on my left... (this is my only ovary)... so i had big arguement with my doctor to be refered to a different hospital in and see a different consultant (2 hours drive away).... he arrange for a MRI Scan where i had dye in my veins... he said the pain in my hip was due to damage from operation which i am seeing a specialist for within the month. However he said that i had a 4.7cm cyst on my left ovary and it is solid which suggested cancer...... but he said its highly unlikely because they looked inside me in september... 3months ago.

He says its normal to get blood filled cyst that can burst or it could be another dermoid cyst. these just keep growing and growing usually.

He arranged to have a scan on 27th Jan 2015, and says if it has gone then great, if not he will arrange to look inside and remove cyst. He is very good and i total trust him as he is a excellent consultant which is why i fought to be seen by him and thats why i drive over 2 hours away to be seen by him. He also thinks i might have adeymetrios (cant spell it) inside my uterus. Which is very simular to endometriosis.

Anyway, on two days before xmas i was in so much pain and i rang and he arrange to have an emergency scan. The cyst was smaller but was leaking fluid in my ovary, which worried me but he says this is what can cause you pain, swelling, dizzy spells, sickness... you tummy can look massive as if you are pregnant.

Some people experience this, some people have cyst that come and go and dont have any symptoms.

I am still having a scan on 27th to see if it is still there and what my ovary is like.

one thing i can say i experience these symptoms throughout the month especially when i would be ovulating... it can be horrible... i get the extreme of the symptoms. Its horrible headaches, sickness, bloated... constantly more than normal that never goes away. I have in total but on nearly stone and half or even 2 stone since operation in june 2013..... its horrible. I also get palpitations and anxiety... i had it really bad when my cyst was massive. and as soon as the cyst went i didnt have as much axiety... it is all to do with the hormones..its horrible.

Some cyst can get really really big before bursting.... and it is normal but to me it still worries me cause i havent had kids and would like them. i am 33 in june 2015. I was really bad the month of my MRI scan, and obviously when i got my results i found out i had a cyst,. but i never knew that i had a cyst, and i was worried about my mri... i just would get very worked up, emotions and anxious about things and it was all very horrible....

please ask me any questions and am sorry for writting so much i just hope it has answered some of your thoughts. ..... please update me or send me a private message if you want with how your doing. xx

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Hi Pingu - have you seen a gynaecologist ? They usually do something if the cyst is 5cm or more. I have 1 cyst on each overy 5cm and 8cm . Only found out Dec 10th 2014-no symptoms then or now,but have to have laparoscopy and possible hysterectomy on Jan 27th.Even tho I am 74 yrs old,like you I walk 3x5K walks a week,gym twice and swim 50lengths twice a week. I was really down over Xmas and New year but still going out to parties etc pretending all was well. Quite relieved to be given a date to get this nightmare over. The surgeon could not tell me how long I've had these cysts- they may have been there years and caused no bother. He said the hysterectomy may all be for nothing but it's the best way to find out whether I have cancer or not! Take care and get further help- you shouldn't have to suffer like this xx

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I'm having the ovary and tube removed. I can't wait, I'm so done with the bloating, nausea, hip and back pain! And I hope I'll get a grip on my appetite (gained about 15 pounds) in the last few months!!!).

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Hi Brenda- same here. I am a very healthy 74 yrs old and until Dec 10th 2014 was fine. Went for an ultrasound because I'd had cystitis 3 months earlier which had completely cleared up so I nearly cancelled the scan ! On 11th Dec doctor phoned to say I had cysts on ovaries. They turned out to be 5cm and 8cm. Was told at 1st appointment it would be a hysterectomy and I go on Jan 27th, but the surgeon said he will do laparoscopy first ,and then maybe a hysterectomy.They can't get a 8cm cyst through the small laparoscopy cut so I'm expecting the full op.The worry and waiting is unbelievable. I am calming down now but over Xmas and New Year it was hard when all around is family get togethers and parties. Just had to pretend felt OK but terrified in private.Have you got a date yet? All I can say is enjoy the 'normal' days you've got now and worry when the time comes. I have 9 nice days left so trying to keep positive.Keep in touch any time xx

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Hi Brenda me again. Over 65 they told me they are treating it as possible ovarian cancer but my blood test was normal and CT scan showed nothing in rest of body,so if they mention biopsies and chemotherapy it's only because they have to tell you all the possibilities. Also I have no symptoms at all.Too much information sometimes ! xx

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My letter says my cyst is 66 by 76 mm. I think that is wrong as consultant said keyhole surgery,now i dont know what to think

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Hi Pingu - I have 2 cysts  One 5cm and one 8cm but the surgeon who is going to do a hysterectomy- I'm 74 so don't need my 'bits' could not tell me if they have been there a long time or were recent. Also some grow slowly,others fast and some disappear! Even tho I'm older i have never felt so well , have a good healthy diet still swim and gym every week and am not on any medication,sailed thro pregnancies and menopause so this hit me like a ton of bricks just before Xmas.

You are certainly going thro it and I feel for you,especially the miscarriage,bless you.Also the pain you are suffering. Keep checking this site as you can talk freely here and we all understand what you are going thro'. Do you have another appointment set up for your cyst or are they monitoring it ?Take care xx

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Hi Brenda, one of my cysts was 80mm (or 8cm  same thing) this was removed by keyhole very neatly. Unless there are other difficulties yours should also be ok for keyhole. 

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Thank you dizzylizzie that is reassuring to know

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Hi Brenda yours is same size as mine-8cms they've measured yours in mms that's all.dizzylizzie had hers removed by keyhole so that's reassuring- only one day in hospital.xx

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Hi dizzylizzie- that's made my day. I've been told all along 8cms is too big to have keyhole. Thanks x

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The things us women have to put up with

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Hi Chantal- don't worry about your weight at moment-you have enough to put up with. You'll be back on your feet by Spring and can tackle it then. You might lose some straight after op- I've heard that other people have. Good luck keep in touch.x