I had an ovarian cyst about two years ago. My sister has PCOS and there's a good chance that I have it as well. I'm more concerned that I have a possible tumor though. I looked up the symptoms for ovarian cancer and I have almost all of them except for maybe one or two. I'm really scared. I'm only 17 and I have no idea how to approach my parents about it. If I do have something wrong with me though, I don't want to wait until it's too late to try and get help. I also have symptoms that could possibly just be another cyst, although I did just get my period so I don't think that it could be a cyst. It could even be uterine prolapse, but those symptoms aren't the same as the gassy, abdominal pain and back pain I usually have particulary the week before and the week after my period. I also have a lot of underarm perspiration. Could this be another sign? Mostly I'm just scared that it might be to late and though I'm a strong Christian and I understand that there is a reason for everything.
2007-02-08 13:36:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It is usually not best to diagnose yourself without about 10 years of medical education and specialization - and even then it isn't a good idea. Make an appointment with your ob/gyn or family practitioner if you are worried about it.
2007-02-08 13:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no way to say whether an ovarian cyst is harmless or malignant. Don't jump to conclusions without your doctor saying anything about it. Ovarian cancers might present like cysts but a great majority (99%) of ovarian cysts are benign.
2016-05-23 23:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋