I am 50 years old still menstruating although in the last year or so cycle has shortened from 28 to 21 days. Last month bleeding became very heavy and did not stop after 12 days. Went to gyn who did manual exam and ultrasound; found a a 3cm cyst that he called a "functional cyst". I am worrying myself about the possibility of ovarian cancer due to my age having taken Clomid 17 yrs ago for 11 cycles plus I am also having heartburn symptoms. I always thought I could attribute the heartburn to certain foods but now wonder if it is related? Can you please tell me: 1. What are the chances that this is ovarian cancer? 2. What exactly are the "indigestion" symptoms that go along with ovarian cancer? Does this include upper GI heartburn or just lower abdominal discomfort/bloating? 3. Does history of taking Clomid raise my risk of ovarian cancer? 4. If a 3cm cyst does not resolve within 8 weeks at age 50 would you recommend surgical removal? Thank you
2015-02-09 03:13:12
I'm very sorry to hear about your girlfriend. It sounds like you both have had a tough few days but it sounds like she was treated well. If the ovary was found to be a problem and possibly even with an infection then it was the right thing for the surgeon to go ahead with removal. Her other ovary is likely to be fine in the future and she will be able to have children in the future even with one ovary and she will not go through menopause early. I'm not sure what you mean by 'spread' to the other ovary if she had an infection or a large cyst that needed to be removed it is unlikely to spread to her other ovary however this may simply need to be watched closely in the future. If you are still in the hospital with your girlfriend it is just important that you write all your questions down so when her physician comes in to see her then you both have questions ready to ask and i'm sure her provider will take the time to explain things now that she is recovering. Good luck and take care.
2015-02-09 03:18:04
