Women!!! Biopsy!!

PinkGamer
PinkGamer Posts: 12
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have found out that I have a cyst in one of my ovaries. I was wondering if anyone one here has been through this and the biopsy experience. My doctor told me it would be a needle biopsy and she would only use local anesthetic also, that I would be able to drive home afterword????? Just wanting some input from people who have been through this. Thanks!!

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  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    I think my mom had one. I'm not sure of anything about it, but I wish you the best of luck!
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Haven't been through it but what kind of cyst is it? Every woman has a cyst each month that they ovulate.. I assume they're thinking it might be a dermoid or some other errant cyst?
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    I haven't had a needle biopsy on an ovary, but I have had a needle biopsy.

    It doesn't really hurt, it's more pressure.
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    Every woman has a cyst each month that they ovulate.

    never heard that before, could you elaborate? I'm intrigued.
  • shasha_84
    shasha_84 Posts: 170
    I am having a liver biopsy next week and I was told I couldn't drive home. They use anesthesia. Not sure what is all involved though. Good luck!
  • ncsjodi
    ncsjodi Posts: 102 Member
    I had a cyst on my ovary, but unfortunately didn't catch it before it got so large that I had to have it surgically removed. I also lost an ovary in that surgery. Luckily, it was benign, but now I get yearly ultrasounds to check for cysts on the other ovary. Better safe than sorry!
  • PinkGamer
    PinkGamer Posts: 12
    It is an endometrioma and Thanks for all the good wishes!!
  • wiffe
    wiffe Posts: 224 Member
    I had a cyst that engulfed one of my ovaries. :( If you want more info PM me.
  • Renea_Kay
    Renea_Kay Posts: 189 Member
    Every woman has a cyst each month that they ovulate.

    never heard that before, could you elaborate? I'm intrigued.

    This is true...my doctor told me this...you get a cyst each month you ovulate but it goes away after you ovulate...i have PCOS tho ..my cyst dont like going away :grumble:
  • husker_gal
    husker_gal Posts: 462 Member
    I have one right now but mine luckily is only fluid filled so I don't have to have a biopsy but my husband and I are doing infertility treatments to try to get pregnant and if the cyst is not gone or hasn't at least gotten significantly smaller (it was 6.5 cm!) I might have to have surgery to have it removed. Sorry i couldn't be more help with information on what to expect but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Hope all goes well!
  • gsh06160
    gsh06160 Posts: 12 Member
    it is not as painful as it sounds.

    the worst that will happen is you'll fell crampy as if you just started your period.

    it's not the worst feeling ever, but it is uncomfortable.

    ibuprofen or Advil definitely helps.

    good luck.
  • Katbaran
    Katbaran Posts: 605 Member
    I've never had a biopsy on an ovary but I did have fluid drawn from my hip joint with a large needle. They used a local and I was able to get right up and drive home. It was on my right hip and I wasn't numb or clumsy and drove home just fine.

    Good luck! I hope it goes well for you!
  • josie362
    josie362 Posts: 2
    I had the same test did 3months ago a little pressure you'll be fine..
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