Archive for October, 2009


I can’t lose weight, what to do?

About 2 years ago I lost 30 lbs. And then I gained all but 10 of it back. I’ve tried so hard to loose weight this past year and haven’t lost any. I recently found out I have an ovarian cyst and ever since then I’ve gained weight. It’s hard for my to exercise. I [...]

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What could this be. Does it sound like a malignancy?

Hi, I’m having some symptoms and I wonder if this could be cancer? Constant need to urinate. lower right abdominal pain. Nausea, stomachache. headache. leg feels like giving out and are weak. sudden weight gain. ovarian pain and both Full of cysts. birth control did not dissolve them. I’m very nervous I’m 14 but don’t [...]

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What type of pain comes with ovarian cysts?

I was rushed to the ER about a month and a half ago with severe, sharp pain in my right side. They thought I had appendicitis but the scans showed I had ovarian cysts. They gave me pain medication until the sharp pain faded two days later and I was ok. But now I have [...]

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Does anyone know someone who got negative effects from taking birth control & should I go on it?

I’m seriously considering going on the pill because I have ovarian cysts so I’m in pain when I ovulate and especially when I’m on my period and I’m sexually active and not trying to conceive. I’ve heard there are a lot of negative side effects like weight gain or even cancer. I would someday like [...]

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Went to dr with back pain and ab pain. Ovarian Cyst!?!?

Did an xray that lead me to a CT Scan. I was told that I had a small ovarian cyst and they were going to refer me to an ob/gyn. I have HORRIBLE constant pain in my right hip/waist/back area (originally led me to dr) I also have sudden sharp pains near both ovaries. Nausua [...]

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Ovarian Cyst Surgery

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Husband wants to know if his wife could have ovarian cancer she hasnt went to dr in 7 years?

Here are her symptoms. She had her tubes tied 7 years ago and as of last year she gained weight for know reason. She use to workout and quit b/c it was causing more weight gain. When she arches her back a hard bulge appears in her abdomen and it is sore all over it [...]

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Ruptured Ovarian Cyst or Endometriosis Pain?

Our daughter, almost 24, has had some bleeding on and off for over a month. She takes Seasonique (3 month birth control) to control the symptoms of her endometriosis (diagnosed by laproscopy 4 years ago). She has taken it for almost 3 years and has been very pleased with the reduction in the amount of [...]

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Could I have an ovarian cyst?

I’m 17 years of age and have had my perdiod since I was 11. I’ve NEVER had it regular. It has always been 2-3 months late, never on time. For years now I’ve always had the tenancy to use the restroom ALOT especially when going out with friends or long drives and when I get [...]

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Ovarian cyst with pelvic pain?

I had an ultrasound done about a month ago to determine the cause of my pelvic pain. They found a cyst that is 5x6cms, and I have another ultrasound in 2 weeks to see if it has reduced in size or gotten bigger. I am due to get my period tomorrow, and am having severe, [...]

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Could it be polycystic ovarian syndrome?

I was reading a little about PCOS today and it kind of worried me, since I had some of the symptoms. I also had a sharp pain in my right arm and when I googled it a link about PCOS came up. My symptom: -Increased body hair.. I have dark hair so I’ve always had [...]

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Ovarian cyst excruciating pain now subsided with period.. why?

3 weeks ago I went for a ultrasound that found a 4cm cyst on my right ovary. At the time I wasnt in much pain at all.. but for the past week I have been in excruciating pain in my lower back and pelvic area. It felt like back cramps that I usually get the [...]

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What's the best hormonal contraceptive pill for me?

I have ovarian cysts, heavy periods, bad acne, and mood changes (extreme anxiety) before my period. With my last contraceptive pill (Yasmin) I gained weight, was nauseous all the time and lost my energy, so I would prefer a hormonal contraceptive pill that wouldn’t do that to me.

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Ovarian Cyst causing pain???

Ok about 9 mths ago I started to get this pain in my groin area and lots of cramps in my lower stomach. I have the Mirena IUD also. Anyways the pain has been getting worse and worse like everyday allday and then last week I started to bleed clots. At my last CT scan [...]

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Might this be Premature Ovarian Failure?

Okay, I’m 19 so this sounds ridiculous. I had my first period at 12, pretty heavy for a first period too, soaked through everything my first day and had bad cramps from the start. I never really charted everything until late 2007. Since then I noticed a pattern. My periods were getting farther and farther [...]

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