Ovarian Growth

Hi

Feel like a complete fake writing this after reading all these post but here goes. I have had bowel problems, bloating , aches etc and finally had an ultrasound on my stomach and "bits". The next morning I got a call from the docs to say that there was some sort of a cyst the size of a golf ball on one of my ovaries. He can't tell too much as it's unclear but that he had already referred me to a gynaecologist, the nurse rang even as I was on the phone to the docs to arrange a blood test ASAP, the day after. 
now it's a waiting game, my mind is whirring, I am over 50 and in menopause. Hubby isn't sleeping and I'm trying to stay all positive. I know I am over reacting but....

  • Hi, 

    You're not over-reacting at all - it's a worry when you don't know what's going on. In one way it's good that things are happening quickly, in another way that causes more anxiety because you wonder why they're doing everything so quickly! Once you see gynaecology you'll know more - and with the blood test. I'm not going to say don't worry because that's impossible. But know that on here you can share any worries and you're not alone x

  • Hi 

    I think everything you say is normal. I am 50 and have no symptoms.

    Two weeks ago I went for an ultrasound and blood test. I have an 11 cm growth on my ovary. No idea what it is and this is taking me to some horrid places in my thoughts. it's the not knowing that is hard. you don't know if you need to be worried or not.

    Its all a bit of a shock I went for MRI yesterday but couldn't get in the tube I feel like I'm letting my family down - my husbands struggling trying to be brave but it's really hard. 

    I think what I'm trying to say is you are not alone. I think its normal to go to those dark places in your mind but don't stay there for long - I'm trying to stay in the present because that's all we have. 

  • Thank you so much for your words, I think it's my mind running away with me and not being able to distract myself with this blooming pandemic, usually am the one to lighten the mood so carrying on doing that but inside overthinking. Thank you for listening. Much appreciated x

  • Hello

    Dont think that you are letting your family down, you're not at all. Everyone panics, that's a very normal reaction. I have a friend who I am texting (blkoming pandemic), I'm trying to be the usual me so joking and keeping it lighthearted- distracts me and also I'm concentrating on being in a "normal" zone. 
    lots of luck to you, keep strong and it seems like we have a lovely group here to offload to if we need to vent xxxx

    thank you so so much for the reply. Much appreciated 

  • Just wondering How you are. 

     

    I have my MRI booked for the 9th of Nov and Consaultant appointment on the 11th over the phone. 

    It’s strange but I feel very vulnerable not a feeling I often have. 

     

    Hopefully will I’ll know more then. 

  • Hello

    i have my consultation on Wednesday so hopefully will have some answers. It's the waiting that seems to drag isn't it ?

    Good luck with the MRI and consultation!

    I am pushing everything to the back of mind now, the initial shock has calmed down. Keeping my hubby upbeat and will see what Wednesday brings. 
    keep smiling xxx

  • Im in same boat. Have 8cm solid mass on ovary.

    after ct and mri still not clear what it is. So now its a hysterectomy im on the urgent list next few weeks

  • So I finally had my MRI. Very stressful but done now have my appointment tomorrow with my consaultant - just staying focused on being present and positive. 

     

    Hope you are doing ok. 

  • Hope your ok! 

     

    From what I have read this is very common to not know before operation. 

     

    Hope you are doing as well as you can while waiting for your operation. 

     

    Stay positive if you can 

  • How are you all doing?? 
    I have my consultant appointment tomorrow and really scared! Had MRI today and hoping she'll have the results tomorrow. I'm fearing the worst...