How is it possible to have an ovarian cyst while on hormonal birth control?
by LC on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 | 3 Comments
A 4 cm ovarian cyst exists while on either birth control pills, or nuvaring. The doctor says it is a follicular cyst, yet all my research shows that hormones prevent and shrink ovarian cysts.
Pelvic pain/pressure has existed for several years, and many tests and procedures show nothing other than 1 cm fibroid & the cyst.
i was on the patch when i had my first cyst it was 5.5cm, the patch was hormonal, so i would say yes, after getting off the birth control it went down to 2.5cm.
hope this helps, and good luck!
research shows that hormones *CAN* HELP prevent and MAY shrink ovarian cysts.
That depends on what hormones you are using. Estrogenic hormones can actually make ovarian cysts WORSE. Chemicals many times mimic estrogen and cause trouble with ovarian cysts. A Diet high in fats and animal products will cause ovarian cysts to grow.