Went in for my follow-up ultrasound on 10.14.19 about six months after the first ultrasound. Pelvic pain had still been there but not as intense so I kinda figured maybe the cyst was still there. This time Gilda had ordered both an abdominal ultrasound and a trans-vaginal ultrasound so they can get a better look. Here's what they found:
The endocervical lining does appear to be thick and hypervascular. This patient may have a cervical polyp.
Uterus: The uterus measures 8.6 x 3.1 x 4.6 cm for a 64 mL volume. It is anteverted. The myometrium is mildly heterogeneous. The endometrial stripe thickness is 0.8 cm. The cervical lining does appear to be thick and hypervascular.
Ovaries: The ovaries are normal in size, contour and echogenicity. There is normal color-flow to both ovaries. There are no suspicious adnexal masses.
So Gilda says I should go see a OB-GYN. That's the next step. Apparently cervical polys can be just cut off, usually when you get a pelvic exam/pap smear. So I'm not quite sure why Gilda can't just do it and why I need to go see an OB-GYN. Anyways, here's what I found on cervical polys:
The cause of cervical polyps is not entirely understood. They may result from infection. They can also result from long-term (chronic) inflammation, an abnormal response to an increase in estrogen levels, or congestion of blood vessels in the cervical canal.
I don't think I have cervical cancer, the symptoms don't seem to match. I guess I'll have to just get seen. Just a pain in the butt to have to go find someone offhill, especially with my limited days of these days... And cervical polys don't usually cause pelvic pain, so i wonder that still causes that... But glad my cysts are gone, tho not sure cervical polyp is any better. :(
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