Hi, just wondering if anyone can share if they've had similar experiences to me. I had an ultrasound scan in November 2021 where they found an 8x5x4cm suspected dermoid cyst on my right ovary.
I was referred for the ultrasound due to bleeding after sex, irregular bleeding, discomfort in my tummy and frequent weeing.
I had bloods taken including testing for ca125 levels which came back normal.
The consultant had a telephone appointment with me in January 2022 and said he would need to do a laparoscopic operation to remove the cyst and I would possibly lose the ovary due to the size of the cyst. However due to delays caused by covid by operation is unlikely to be until January 2023. So more than a year after the initial ultrasound.
I find it strange that the cyst is not being monitored for growth or changes during that time?
I am also now experiencing lower back ache and struggling to fully empty my bladder. I'm also having periods every 14 days.
Whilst my ca125 levels were normal I can't help but worry that it could be cancerous. I am hoping the assessment by the sonographer was accurate. But the consultant said they cannot be 100% sure until they remove it.
I am just wondering if anyone else is facing a long wait for a cyst removal and also if others have suffered with these same symptoms from a dermoid cyst.
Thanks
