Ovarian cysts?

Question

I'm 27 and I have cysts on both of my ovaries. I'm in pain 3 weeks out of a month and my doctor tells me I need to be on birth control pills and that will stop the pain. I stop taking the pills and I'm in so much pain. It hurts to even touch my stomach and when you touch it, it burns. I can't even lay on my stomach. I need to know what should I do. My doctor is no help. He doesn't seem to understand the pain that I'm in. Is there any woman that can relate to my pain

Answer 1

Most ovarian cysts are small and benign, and don’t produce any symptoms. Larger cysts may cause problems and it’s important to speak to your GP if notice any of the following:

Pain and discomfort low down in your abdomen. This may come and go, or be more lasting. Some women notice it more after sex;
You may notice changes to your periods. They may become irregular, or be heavier or lighter than normal;
Depending on where the cyst is and its size, it may put pressure on the bladder or bowels, making you need to go to the toilet more often;
In rare cases, ovarian cysts can cause abnormal amounts of hormones to be produced. This can affect your periods, and speed up or change the way your breasts and body hair grow;
If you have endometriosis (womb lining in other parts of the body) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (multiple cysts in the ovaries), you’ll probably have other symptoms as well. Sometimes cysts cause more serious problems. If a cyst is growing on a stem from an ovary, the stem can become twisted. This stops the blood supply to the cyst and causes a lot of pain in the lower abdomen. It is called torsion and usually needs treatment in hospital. In other cases, the cyst may burst, causing sudden severe pain in the lower abdomen. The pain you feel depends on what the cyst contained, whether it is infected and whether there is any bleeding. This usually needs treatment in hospital as well.

Very occasionally, an ovarian cyst is an early form of ovarian cancer. However, ovarian cysts are very common and about 95% are non cancerous.

Answer 2

I have a disease called Poly-cystic ovaries and I have this problem chronically, there is no "cure all". I cannot take birth control pills, after being on over30 different kinds they discovered I was allergic to them, so the best things that I have been able to do is take Aleve and a hot bath. Sometimes a heat pad is the best remedy but you have to be careful using one you can perforate your Bowell. There is also something I call a "bed buddy" this is a heat pad that has rice in it you can heat in the microwave and place across your stomach. You can make one of these buy taking an old cotton sock and filling it with rice, tie off the end so nothing can get out and heat it in the micorwave about about 2 minutes. It really stays warm jsut long enough for there to be relief and you don't don't worry about it like you do a heat pad that plugs into the wall. I know this doesn't seem like much help but you have to be careful with narcotic pain reliefers like Lortab and honestly all that does is make you sleep anyway. The bed buddy is portable and it is really the best relief I have found when I have a cyst. It applies just enough pressure and heat to soothe you while you are waiting for the Aleve, which by the way has a swelling reduing agent in it, to kick in and if the Aleve doesn't work try taking one Aleve and one PMS pill such as Midol or Pamprin.

Answer 3

I had the same problem. I made at least ten trips to the hospital in three months. By time those jerks figured it out I had to have an ovary removed. I have heard that the pill can shrink cysts but, since you have been in pain so long; I recommend you get a new doctor ASAP and have an ultrasound done. You might have to have surgery to remove the cysts, or one or both of your ovaries. But if your current doc is not listing then get a new one.

Answer 4

I used to have an ovarian cyst, and it hurts so much. Then i was rushed to the hospital and had it removed. Sometimes the thing is the ovarian cyst can comes and go. It's important to talk to your doctor and about your symtoms. Then they will decide what's best to do for you. But it's your opinion on what you want to do with your body. good luck and take care...

Answer 5

The birth control should break the cysts. I have a friend that has the same pain. Good luck... and take the pill.

Answer 6

amen sista! been there! my doctor has prescribed me some painkillers for awhile, but it was getting so bad, i was actually throwing up (causing the pills to come right on up with it) if you're on your period, and as i have discovered, even if you're not, i took some pamprin, and it really seemed to help. What i have discovered is that every woman is different. heating pads, and an advil or tylenol can do wonders. also, look into another doctor. :) best of luck, and trust me, lots of us have been there. womanhood isn't always so fun. :)

Answer 7

Try and find a female doctor - I don't care how much education a male doctor has because he has never been nor ever will be a woman and therefore has ZERO real understanding of issues pertaining to womens sexual health. I do understand your pain and I recommend you find a female doctor.

Answer 8

Get a new doctor. You should check into having the cysts drained. I know they are painful!

Answer 9

If you have cysts, they need to be taken care of . Birth control will only regulate your period. You NEED TO SEE another doctor.
Some people with PCOS can still have children. Discuss your options with ANOTHER DOCTOR.

Answer 10

Are you interested in having children? If not, you could consider having them removed, but that wouldn't be an option if you want to try to have children. I think you need to find a new doctor who can discuss the options with you.

~Kyle