843girl - Thanks for sharing the results of your exam. Most ovarian cysts are benign, meaning they are not cancerous. Birth control pills do not decrease the size of current cysts and that does not seem to be an option for you. Surgical removal is typically recommended for the following:
* Complex ovarian cysts that don't go away
* Cysts that are causing symptoms and do not go away
* Simple ovarian cysts that are larger than 5 - 10 centimeters
Have you asked your doctor if surgery is your only option or just the first option he or she suggests? If you have any qualms about having the surgery and want to know if other options are available to you then you should discuss this with your doctor who is the only person will full access to your medical history and medical reports. While surgery of any kind can be intimidating the laparoscopic procedure has made the surgical process much easier on patients, and you can ask your doctor's office for more information on what to expect. We wish you the best as you decide your next steps. Pat
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843girl - Thanks for sharing the results of your exam. Most ovarian cysts are benign, meaning they are not cancerous. Birth control pills do not decrease the size of current cysts and that does not seem to be an option for you. Surgical removal is typically recommended for the following:
* Complex ovarian cysts that don't go away
* Cysts that are causing symptoms and do not go away
* Simple ovarian cysts that are larger than 5 - 10 centimeters
Have you asked your doctor if surgery is your only option or just the first option he or she suggests? If you have any qualms about having the surgery and want to know if other options are available to you then you should discuss this with your doctor who is the only person will full access to your medical history and medical reports. While surgery of any kind can be intimidating the laparoscopic procedure has made the surgical process much easier on patients, and you can ask your doctor's office for more information on what to expect. We wish you the best as you decide your next steps. Pat
October 19, 2010 - 6:52pmThis Comment
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