Dermoid cyst or “teratoma” is not cancerous; on the other hand, about 1-3 percent of this kind of cyst can be cancerous. For some reasons we don’t understand, the cells of the ovary can produce, all by themselves and without the presence of any sperm, this kind of cyst characterise by teeth, skin, hair and bone. They can be seen through the process of ultrasound or CT scan. Unfortunately, these cysts do not go away by themselves and surgery is recommended that’s what my doctor advice me.
Last year, I was detected to have a dermoid cyst in my right ovary. The doctor told me that she needs to make it bigger because it’s only 3cm, so there’s nothing to be alarm. However, I need every 6 months trans-vaginal ultrasound to see how fast it is growing.
Just last week I decided to have a check up and trans-v. Apparently the cyst become bigger and it added 2cm for the last 11 months. My doctor explain to me that it is not emergency case that it should be remove immediately, although, it would be better to be remove because it is also factor that I will be having hard time bearing a child, as it will come bigger and bigger and will cause more damage to my skin and my body. I am thinking to be remove it by next month, just gathering funds and being ready for the procedure. Hope everything will be just fine.
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