Hi everyone. I am new here and have some questions.
I have been undergoing infertility treatment. I had two failed IUIs and was about to start an IVF cycle when my doctor found a 2cm cyst and a polyp during transvaginal ultrasound so we were waiting for them to go away before starting the IVF. My estrogen was also very high in the 600s most likely due to the cyst And the IUI drugs.
however, in the meantime my primary doctor ran a CA-125 blood test for a couple of reasons: I have had consistent bloating, breast cancer runs strongly on my mothers side and have had one family member pass from it, and I wanted to have it run before I go on a significant amount of hormones for the IVF.
The level came back at 60. Now I know that the cyst could be elevating it. In addition, I did the test when I was menstruating and also have endometriosis and fibromyalgia which can also elevate it.
My question is, how can I definitively rule out ovarian cancer before starting the IVf drugs? I understand that cysts, though less likely, can be cancerous. I have an apt with my GYN tomorrow who will run another ultrasound. What questions should I be asking? Im so confused. Thanks in advance.