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Ovarian Cysts - information sought

Merab

Merab

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It is highly likely that Merab has developed ovarian cysts so I am after information about the hormone injections as treatment rather than having her spayed.
She's 6 years old and I would like to consider the option of injections.
My vet is open to this but doesn't yet know much about it. She asked if I could provide some information so she can research before Merab has her check up next week.
Thank you
 
Hi! Be aware that not all ovarian cysts are the same. Sows can have large non-hormonal cysts and some cysts can be cancerous. That is why hormone injections don't work for all sows.

For personal product and treatment experiences, other members will have to help out. My own vet prefers to spay (they are brilliant at operations) or to drain cysts if necessary.
 
All I can add is that I had a piggie who was 5 years old with ovarian cysts and I went for the injection route.
It work for her and we carried these regular injections on until she died two years later.
I felt it was worth the try and I wasn’t keen at that time for her to have a op.
Good luck with Merab x
 
Thank you everyone.
I will pass on the information to my vet so she can do some research and then we’ll talk on Monday.
 
Can I add, my girl guinea (Daisy) has ovarian cysts. Our vet did injections before the implant to confirm the cysts were hormone based. The injections had some effect but only temporary. We then moved onto hormone implant (Suprelorin). The first implant had a great effect on the cysts, they reduced dramatically, but as it wore off the cysts grew again. She's had a 2nd implant but it's not been as effective, the cysts aren't growing but they're still big.

Unfortunately, 3 vets in the same practice have seen her and all have advised she's not big enough to survive an operation. Our only option is to continue with the implants and monitor her. Luckily, the cysts don't seem to be bothering her too much, she's a bit bald around those areas, and she's currently got a healthy appetite but are aware if the cysts grow, her appetite may decrease.

Hope your guinea pig gets the treatment she needs. X
 
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