Can ovarian cyst grow back after a lap?

[Corarrowsmith]

Hi everyone

I have my lap to remove an ovarian cyst next week and just wondered, what’s the likelihood of it coming back after surgery?

[ZiggyandBC]

Hi, is it a suspected endometrioma? I have a suspected endometrioma on one of my ovaries and I was told once removed it’s unlikely to return but I guess it could still happen. I’d speak to your consultant if you’re worried about it I’m sure they’ll be able to put your mind at ease

[Corarrowsmith in reply to ZiggyandBC]

Hi! I dont think so, they didn’t say what type of cyst it is, just benign. I’d take it it’s just a simple cyst.

[ZiggyandBC in reply to Corarrowsmith]

Ah right, I’m not too sure then. Im guessing it’ll be less likely to return if they’re removing it otherwise they may not have decided to remove it if it was likely to just come back if that makes sense ?

[ciaotuffy]

Sorry to say but I had lap in Oct 20 to remove ovarian cyst/endometrioma. They removed endometrioma on left ovary, tubes and severe endo. The cyst grew back quickly. By 3 months after surgery, I had cramps, by 5 months post surgery, I was in emergency with severe pain. The ultrasound showed a 5cm endometrioma had grown back on my right ovary already. I couldn't believe it was so fast. I have a friend who had to have 2nd surgery after 9 months, cyst grew back but now she's on Mirena which has helped her. Given that I'm 49 and unable to do birth control/hormone due to breast cancer, I'm going to have everything taken out to avoid further surgeries. If you do pill/birth control after, will probably be less likely to grow back or give you more time. best of luck with your surgery!

[Corarrowsmith in reply to ciaotuffy]

Hi, was yours a simple cyst and/or endometrioma?

[ciaotuffy in reply to Corarrowsmith]

Endometrioma both times. Dr suspected simple the 2nd time and gave me an injection to try to release the cyst thru my cycle, but it didn't work. =(