I have a just over 5cm dermoid ovarian cyst. Am 45 and definitely in perimenopause; have hot flushes, feel mad, muscle aches, low energy, dry eyes, blah blah.
I also have a mild blood clotting disorder which means standard HRT isn't recommended for me. I was about to start progesterone and maybe bioidentical hrt with private doctor to test what happens. However now (the nhs) consultant I was referred to says we could remove cyst in a few weeks' time if I want. It is still growing.
I'm worried; if they have to take out the whole ovary, which they said was likely, will it affect how the menopause progresses? If symptoms get more dramatic or worse I am worried I won't cope, especially if it turns out I can't have HRT without blood clotting worsening.
And if I do take it out will it count as "early" removal of an ovary?? I still have periods and am only mid 40s so am worried it will increase my risk of heart disease and osteoperosis.
So I could watch and wait. But it's quite uncomfortable and who knows, it might be contributing to my feelings of lethargy and bloatedness/having to wee all the time.
oh and i haven't got cancer, pretty sure of it, blood test was v. low score.
Dunno what to do!