Archive for August, 2009


Does Birth control work to get rid of ovarian cysts?

I just want yo know if anyone has experienced birth control getting rid of a ovarian cyst. I have a 10 cm one.. would it work on that large on one?

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What is my diagnosis?

Need help. Burning/throbbing pain in upper abdomen/back/chest. Very severe. 1st attack was a couple weeks before I found out I was pregnant in 2006. Left until 12/07 and ongoing. I had my gall bladder removed, no relief. Was put on nexium, librax, and carafate. I cannot find a corralation between pain and foods, but chaged [...]

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ovarian cyst pain and TTC?

I have a few small cysts on both ovaries (but not PCOS, I had all my hormones checked, and all were normal). usually I get pain, like pressure, from the time of ovulation till AF arrives. I am currently 4 DPO and the pain is there, but it is differnt than usual, still pressure, but [...]

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Does anyone else have post-appendectomy swelling, tenderness, & weight gain?

My appendix ruptured almost a year ago and the year before that I had an intestinal blockage (the doctor thinks they are un-related!). Though I’m told everything is fine I am still quite swollen and I’ve gained about 30 pounds. Very little "fat to pinch" on abdomen – just a hard, swollen feeling. Colonoscopy 1 [...]

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I never feel well?

Ok I am 26 I am a female and I do have endometriosis and ovarian cysts. I did have an issue with the pain meds and now I am on a methadone maint program to help with pain since I cannot take the other meds (also prescription motrin) but I never feel good I always [...]

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What are the chances of getting pregnant with ovarian cysts while also being on birth control?

The birth control is to sustain the cysts, but I was wondering how safe it actually is to use the birth control to sustain the cysts and still be able to work effectively. My girlfriend occasionally gets extremely bad pains from her ovarian cysts, and she just recently got some of the worst pains about [...]

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Blood in urine and pain after running..?

I run every day, the maxium I run will be 45 minutes. For the past two months, everytime I run I experience intense pain in my lower right side, and after I am done with my run, i notice a good amount of blood in my urine. The blood only appears once after the run, [...]

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how long does the pain last from a burst ovarian cyst?

I had a dull side ache for about a week and then it got really bad last night. This morning when I woke up the pain was almost completely gone but as the day has wore on I’ve gotten a bit of a dull ache back. Does this sound consistent with a burst ovarian cyst? [...]

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how can i lose some weight?

i have gained about 30lbs in the last 2yrs and i know part of it has been stress but my doctor just recently diagnosed me with polysistic ovarian cysts. i have then on both ovaries and he said that the weight could have been from them. i eat very healthy and exercise as much as [...]

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My period is extremely light…..?

I am more or less asking this for my girlfriends sake… she tells me she is worried that her period is extremely light. Me being a guy am not sure of why this could be but she tells me she is afraid she may be pregnant. So we sat down and talked about it. We [...]

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Pregnancy symptoms and ovarian cysts – which birth control should I be on??

I’m 17 and sexually active. I’ve been on birth control since I was 13, because otherwise I would have two periods a month. I started out on the patch, then learned how dangerous it could be, and switched to ortho tricyclen. Only a few months ago did I switch to Yaz. About five months ago [...]

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Sudden sharp pain in back and stomach: possible ovarian cyst rupture?

I have a 3.5 ovarian cyst, and I am not sure if it ruptured or not. I got a sudden sharp pain in my back side that quickly spread to my stomach and back. What could this be?

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What could be the source of my bloating?

So, I’ve given up the idea of being pregnant although I’ve really felt strange lately. AF visited this morning, so I’ve resigned myself to thinking there’s another reason. I’ve been excessively bloated for 4-6 weeks but my diet and exercise haven’t changed in the least. I have had numerous pregnancy symptoms, but all negative tests. [...]

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How do I maintain my weight during hormonal imbalances?

I recently stopped using birth control for the first time in 7 years and have an ovarian cyst. Both of these affect my hormones and due to this I am gaining weight. What can I do to counteract the effect that the hormones have on my weight?

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How is it possible to get ovarian cysts while on birth control pills?

since you’re not supposed to ovulate?

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