does this sound like endometriosis?

Question

I am waiting for referal from my doctor
I hardly slept lastnight at all for the pain
In the last 3 months my periods have become irregular
I have started getting really bad period pain BEFORE I acctually come on.
Its like being in limbo for a few days, thinking that at any moment you are going to come on, but nothing happens

The pain and signals are the usual type {sore boobs etc), except that it radiates from one particular side, from the point where I imagine my ovary to be.

at 33 with one child - I have never before had any other irregularity or excessive pain

I have been treated as a precaution with plenty of antibiotics and so my doctor has ruled out any further infection.

I don't know how long I am going to have to wait now to see a specialist
has anyone experienced similar? what was the prognosis? any ideas on easing the pain?

is an ovarian cyst easy to diagnose and treat?

Answer 1

Take a look at the sites below, they may help you ask the right questions when you se the gynae;

Answer 2

I've had both ovarian cysts and endometriosis.
Cysts are seen by ultrasound, endometriosis can be hard to find, depends where it is - mine was on the ligaments at the back of my womb so well hidden, lots of pain especially during sex but got a good gyn doc and he sorted me out. Took 2 laparoscopy ops tho.
Keep pestering the docs to get seen, it'll be worth it.
Good luck :~)

Answer 3

It sounds more like an ovarian cyst to me. They are fairly 'normal', and they can get infected. It can be extremely painful.
You also may be experiencing mittelschmerz, pain when ovulating. That is normal, quite a few women have this every month. Look it up on WebMD if you would like more info on this, that is the second link below.
There is a third link for Poly Cycstic Ovarian Syndrome but I have only included this so you can rule it out :-)
Good luck, HTH

***After your update***
Yup, if it is a functioning cyst that is infected it is only an u/s to dx.

Answer 4

Uhh... not really. I had to have a hysterectomy at 28, and an ovary removed ten years later, because of endometriosis.

With endo, you are completely non-functional for several days during your period. The pain is not low down, but like menstrual cramps from Hxll, in your back, down your legs, you cannot get uncurled.

As the other women said, if you can pinpoint it to an ovary, it's probably a cyst.

Hope you get it sorted out soon.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I have endometriosis and cysts on my ovaries and I have been treated with pills and with surgery three times. Just remember that it could be something really simple that they can fix easily and cysts on your ovaries can be drained through keyhole surgery which is very minor surgery. Good luck I hope you feel better soon

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Yes, and take a pregnancy test too, cysts,tubal pregnancies, and endometriosis all cause these symptoms. use lots of heat,and advil if not allergic or pregnant.

Answer 10

sounds like a cyst
endometerosis is more when your actually on