Ovarian cyst

[Jelliebaby93]

Hi everyone,

My guinea pig was taken to the vets as I could feel a lump inside her and it was confirmed she has two ovarian cysts.

The vet advised me that she’s ok for now as one is larger than other so might be best to wait for now so it’s an easier op etc

Also she is 4 years old. It’s been about a month since we went and no change in size. Anyone else been through a similar thing?

It doesn’t seem to be affecting her eating, drinking or moving etc but I know they can hide pain very well

 

[fluffysal]

I'm afraid I'm only experienced with boars but someone knowledgeable will be along soon.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi everyone,

My guinea pig was taken to the vets as I could feel a lump inside her and it was confirmed she has two ovarian cysts.

The vet advised me that she’s ok for now as one is larger than other so might be best to wait for now so it’s an easier op etc

Also she is 4 years old. It’s been about a month since we went and no change in size. Anyone else been through a similar thing?

It doesn’t seem to be affecting her eating, drinking or moving etc but I know they can hide pain very well

Hi

I have had several 4-5 years old sows that needed spaying at this date either because of fast growing fluid-filled cysts or once because of a hard cyst that would have become cancerous had it been left. Thanks to access to a good operating vet (spaying is their favourite method) they have all made a good recovery and went on to live longer; in a couple of cases to 8 years. In some cases, I have preferred to not operate and just monitor.

There are different types of ovarian cysts. The majority of them is actually going unnoticed and untreated, never causing any symptoms. There are also more than one operation method and other possible treatments although preferences seem to vary between countries.

You may find this guide here helpful:

Thread 'Sow Problems 'Down Below' (Ovarian Cysts, Super-seasons, Womb Infection, Pregnancy & Mammary Tumours)'

Jul 15, 2024

1 Important reproductive information
- Start of making babies - seasons - lack of menopause
- Pregnancy
2 Sows in season
- How a season runs
- Strong seasons (snap seasons; the social role of strong seasons; problem seasons)
3 Health issues of the reproductive tract
- Ovarian cysts (types, symptoms and treatment options)
- Other health...

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I hope that the overview will help you understand your situation better and help you to navigate it with your vet.