Hi all,
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I'm 34 female, no children. I called my doctor complaining of bloating, some abdominal pains and constipation at the start of February. I got some laxatives and bloods taken, which to my horror, returned an elevated CA125. I had convinced myself it was routine and nothing to worry about.
The doctor seemed to indicate it was "mildly raised" and wanted me to repeat it. Again i convinced myself it would be fine. It again came back with a similar result (i have been told it was between 46-51). I am now awaiting my scan and got my apt for the 25th March.
I am out my mind with worry, mainly because I am still getting these abdominal twinges and have ongoing tummy problems. I have never had these issues before in my life. I never thought in a million years when i made that call I would be facing hospital tests.
I know theres lots of benign reasons it can be raised, but i dont have any issues with my periods/bleeding, so it seems most logical that i have some kind of cyst which is bringing out these symptoms. I am absolutely terrified, mainly because I really want kids and am aware that even if i have a benign syst which needs removed this could be bad for my fertility. If I had a cyst which was small, surely i wouldnt be having these symptoms?
It is completely consuming my thoughts, I am hoping to hear experiences of other women who have been in a similar position and what the outcome was for you?
Thank you
