Initially my ob was reluctant to make the decision to operate, she even consulted some of her colleagues about it. The problem is that not only is the cyst considered large (anything over 6cm is), but it's also complex (it has some solid components) and therefore potentially cancerous.

Before she decided that it would HAVE to come out, I thought backward and forward about which way was the better way to go. In the end, even though I do not want to do anything to risk the pregnancy, it seemed to be just as scary to have this 'time bomb' ticking inside me. If it ruptured or twisted, the chance of pre-term labour is so high.

When she told me that she had firmly decided that it needed to come out, I think I was relieved that there was a definite decision based on a range of medical opinions. Still very scared though. The information out there is so contradictory and confusing.

I HATE that this is happening!!!!!