I had a gynae appointment today following a TV ultrasound a few months ago. The results were that I have a 7cm ovarian cyst and some fibroids. For background, I was referred for a scan by my GP as I was experiencing peri-menopausal symptoms including flooding and sleepless nights. She referred me for blood tests for thyroid problems (all clear) and a mindfulness course for my sleep problems.
Back to today. The gynae referred me for blood tests and a further scan. He said that the scan results would show whether the cyst has grown or shrunk. If it has grown then I would need an op to remove it. He said "while he is there" and I am under anaesthetic he would perform a procedure involving a camera into my womb to check the fibroids and to insert a Mirena coil. So, kind of a 3-in-1 procedure. I'm not sure how I feel. I don't want a Mirena coil. I don't see the point in checking for fibroids as I am 47 and so my fertility isn't an issue. But I understand the cyst should be removed in case it ruptures.
Has anyone any experience of any or all of these symptoms? What did you decide? I don't think "just because he is there" he should do everything at once without fully understanding the benefits. I'm scared of having a Mirena coil and have heard about awful side effects. I don't know enough about fibroids to know whether the camera investigation is worth doing.
Help!