Ovarian cyst & ovulation?
About a month ago my doctor told me that I have an ovarian cyst on my left ovary. I went to the dr after experiencing nauseua, vomiting, sore breasts, couldn’t eat etc for about 2 weeks. I did the ultrasound & she said that they couldn’t really do anything for it cause the normal treatment is BC pills & I already had IUD in place. She said if the pain gets worse to call & she would perscibe me some pain meds.
Well the pain & stuff went away for about a 2 weeks and then its started up again a few days ago. I’ve never had a cyst before, or at least one that caused symptoms. This is the time of the month that I am ovulating is this why the symptoms are coming back? Is this going to happen every month? Is a new cyst created every month & that is why I’m having pain around the time I’m ovulating? Lots of questions I know. Thanks for helping!
you’re quite lucky really, i dont mean to scare you or anything, but i had an ovarian cyst on my right ovary, it then became twisted and died because of the lack of bloody supply & i had to have it removed
it can be really serious, as if the pain gets worse i think you should ring your doctor, but i’m not sure as cysts are more common the the right ovary
sorry if this didnt really help!
Funny that youre asking this- I JUST saw a story on Mystery Diagnosis last night that reminded me of this….
The woman had really heavy periods, very bad cramps and was nauseous all the time. This persisted for years, and after having ultrasounds and seeing 70 doctors she could not be diagnosed.
Then, after experiencing tremendous pain, she went to her Dr and he did another ultrasound and found a huge mass on her ovary… it ended up that she had endometriosis….
Definition
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows in other areas of the body, causing pain, irregular bleeding, and possible infertility.
The tissue growth (implant) typically occurs in the pelvic area, outside of the uterus, on the ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder, and the delicate lining of the pelvis. However, the implants can occur in other areas of the body, too
Symptoms
Some women with endometriosis do not have symptoms. Other women have symptoms that range from mild to severe.
Endometriosis symptoms are often most severe just before and during the menstrual cycle and get better as the menstrual period is ending. But for some women, pain is ongoing and does not improve during the menstrual cycle.3 Ongoing pain is especially common in teens with endometriosis.
Symptoms may include:
Pain, which can be:
Pelvic pain.
Severe menstrual cramps.
Low backache 1 or 2 days before the start of the menstrual period (or earlier), becoming less during the period.
Pain during sexual intercourse.
Rectal pain.
Pain during bowel movements.
Infertility, which may be the only sign that you have endometriosis. Between 20% and 40% of women who are infertile have endometriosis.1
Abnormal bleeding. This can include:
Blood in the urine or stool.
Some vaginal bleeding before the start of the menstrual period (premenstrual spotting).
Vaginal bleeding after intercourse.
Endometrial growths (implants) that are large are not necessarily more painful. Instead, pain and bleeding are closely linked to an implant’s location or how deeply it has grown.
Several other conditions, such as painful periods, adenomyosis, or noncancerous growths in the uterus called uterine fibroids, can cause symptoms that are similar to endometriosis.
Im not saying this is what you have, but I know that a lot of times Drs are wrong… so if youre not feeling like youve gotten the right diagnosis, and if these symptoms fit what you have, Id suggest either going back to your Dr with this info, or seeking a 2nd opinion
A follicular cyst forms when ovulation does not occur. It usually forms at the time of ovulation and can grow to about 2 – 3 inches in diameter. The rupture of this type of cyst can create sharp severe pain on the side of the ovary on which the cyst appears. This sharp pain occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, during ovulation. Usually, these cysts produce no symptoms and disappear by themselves within a few months, although not always.
Without treating the underlying cause of the cyst, it is possible that it will come back. That’s why I believe in the holistic treatment approach for ovarian cysts. It’s totally natural, and addresses issues such as diet, your metabolism, and your hormones. If you can get these right, you will get rid of your cyst naturally and forever, without the need for drugs or surgery.
There’s a good site at with articles and more information. Hope you’re feeling better soon.