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 day I start my period but way worse and for 10 days instead of one! Today I got my period and it is VERY heavy with a lot of blood clots. This is very unusual for me I never have clotting or a heavy flow. Also, the crazy thing is that this morning I was still in horrible pain but when my period came this afternoon, all of my pain pretty much subsided besides for some slight pain where my ovary is with the cyst. Is this normal with a cyst to have horrible pain before your period starts and then it subsides? Should I expect this pain to return when my period ends?
Now that the pain has subsided quite a lot does that mean my cyst is dissolving?
We think I have had the cyst for a few months now and it is a complicated cyst but I have never had this horrible pain that I had for the past two weeks and now its subsiding so that is why I am wondering if it is dissolving or not..
The pain I have been having was worse in my lower back than my pelvic area if that makes any difference..?
Is it safe for me to wait until next wednesday to see my gyno ?
Pain can be caused by a cyst rupturing which is incredibly painful. See your doctor for sure.
Sometimes ovarian cysts burst or disolve on their own and then the pain disappears, but you need to see your Dr. and be examined.
You need to see a doctor. Only your doctor can give you the most appropriate advice on your condition. Don’t delay it.
OMG! I posted almost this exact same question, I had to check the name to make sure it wasn’t me. I have been dealing with cysts for months now. Nothing will help just try to take some midol, tylenol, or something to help your cramps. You will probably become anemic so you may want to get some iron pills.