women s health issues
Disorders That Require Surgery During Pregnancy
Ovarian cyst
Noncancerous (benign) Ovarian Cysts and Other Benign Ovarian Masses are common during early pregnancy. If an ovarian cyst persists during pregnancy, surgery is usually postponed until after the 14th week of pregnancy. The cyst may be producing hormones that are supporting the pregnancy and often disappears without treatment. However, if a cyst or another mass is enlarging, is very tender, or has certain characteristics (seen on an ultrasound), surgery may be necessary before the 14th week. Such a mass may be cancerous. 