Kris Jenner recalls ovarian cyst diagnosis, claiming they prompted hysterectomy
Topics: Kris Jenner, US News, Health, Reality TV, Women's Health
Rhianna Benson
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Topics: Kris Jenner, US News, Health, Reality TV, Women's Health
Questions have been raised over the risks caused by ovarian cysts after Kris Jenner this week discussed her hysterectomy.
The much-loved 'momager', 70, appeared on the SHE MD podcast this week, which is hosted by her personal physician, Dr Thaïs Aliabadi, and medic Mary Alice Haney.
On the show, Jenner reflected on her decision to undergo surgery to have her womb (uterus) removed two years ago, after 'tiny spots' were found on her ovaries during a routine screening.
"They saw a little tiny tiny spot on my ovaries," the reality TV star looked back. Recalling her doctors' notes, she added: "'We've got a spot. We're going to keep an eye on it'."
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The following year, her team discovered that the spots had 'grown a tiny bit', after which Dr Aliabadi told Jenner it was 'time to take care of that', despite ruling that the cysts were only benign.
"After menopause, you're not ovulating," Dr Aliabadi explained, emphasising that even benign spots can pose an issue for older ladies. "So, you're not supposed to have anything growing on your ovary.
"Now, if it's stable and it stays stable, most of them are benign. You can watch, but if anything grows in the ovary, I don't like it."
According to the NHS, cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop on a person's ovaries.
They're extremely common, mostly appearing and vanishing naturally without any treatment, and the vast majority are benign, like Jenner's.
There are two main types: functional, which develop as part of the menstrual cycle and are usually harmless, and pathological, which form as a result of abnormal cell growth. They can also be caused by underlying conditions, such as endometriosis.
Benign tumours also rarely present any symptoms.
When ovarian cysts rupture, however, or are extremely large, they can cause symptoms like pelvic pain, pain during sex, difficulty emptying the bowels, frequent urination, heavy or irregular periods, bloating, fullness, and fertility issues.
Jenner's surgery was documented during the 2024 series of The Kardashians.
Looking back on her difficult decision, the mother-of-six recalled: "I don't really need this situation anymore, and I would rather be clear of any, you know, medical complication or anything having a chance to attach itself and grow back."
Jenner went on to joke: "Who knows what is in there when she does go in there?"
Lucky for the entrepreneur, Dr Aliabadi recorded the entire surgery, in case Jenner ever felt nostalgic over her missing organ.
"I videotaped your surgery for you," she laughed. "It's 22 minutes skin-to-skin."
"That uterus did you good," the medic continued, referencing that it bore Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
"That was a good uterus," Jenner agreed.