My GYN told me that I have a cyst on my right ovary. What is this and shouldl I be worried about cancer?

I am 25, and just had a baby 7 months ago. I have a cyst. I don't know anything about it but I have one. My mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and ended up having chemo and a historectomy. Should I be worried? My MD perscribed some hormones and hopes it will shrink it!

My GYN told me that I have a cyst on my right ovary. What is this and shouldl I be worried about cancer?
About 95% of ovarian cysts are benign; those that persist beyond two or three menstrual cycles, or occur in post-menopausal women may indicate more serious disease and should be investigated through ultrasonography and laproscopy, especially in cases where other family members have had ovarian cancer. Such cysts may require surgical biopsy. Additionally, a blood test may be taken before surgery to check for elevated CA-125, a tumor marker, which is often found in increased levels in ovarian cancer, although it can also be elevated by other conditions resulting in a large number of false positives.
Reply:Not to worry. I had one when I was your age and it was very painful, every other period or so. One gynecologist told me it was the size of a golf ball.


No surgery, just modified my diet. No salt, no junk food, at all! I also followed an exercise routine. The problem went away. That was a long time ago. Keep up good health and don't slack off. Especially if your mother had the disease, doesn't mean you are going to get it, it means you should take better care of yourself.
Reply:Sometimes a cyst on your ovary is just your body being stuck in a cycle. I had one about 2 years after I had my 2nd child. I was put on hormones and it went away in a month or so.


Just keep in close contact with your doctor. If you feel any sharp (or dull) pain, unexplained bleeding, etc, call your doc right away. Sometimes cysts can rupture - but unless your doctor said anything, you 'll probably be ok.
Reply:they are not cancerous, but if it ruptures it can be extremely painful. Just make sure to take the med prescribed by your doctor, if it doesn't shrink it, it will have to be removed. Dint worry though, I have had a couple of friends that had them on their ovaries. One had it removed, the other actually had it rupture and had to go to the hospital, but she ended up being OK, it just hurts alot.
Reply:Aww you poor girl you must be really worried. BUT DON'T BE! I read that 90% of women have at least one ovarian cyst in their lifetime. Most women don't even know that they have them until they become very large or get twisted. Don't worry I'm sure your OBGYN must have faith its no big deal if they ordered hormones instead of testing!