I was sitting on a couch during a birthday party for my younger sister when I first noticed the lump. It didn’t feel right so I made an appointment with my gynecologist. Because I always made sure to go for annual check-ups, I wasn’t very concerned. I’m 29 years old and many women my age develop cysts; so I assumed this lump was just that, a cyst.
After an initial ultrasound was unclear, I decided to see a general surgeon for a second opinion, and he recommended that I have the lump removed. After weighing the options for myself, I agreed.