I’m on birthcontrol and sometimes forget to take them at the same time everyday or i have missed one or two every so often. Me and my boyfriend have sex on the regular w/o condoms. We both went to get checked together so we know were both clean, anyways the last time we had sex i had this very sharp pain but only in the right side of my uterus. I was kinda freaking out because I have never felt that before. So now im starting to worry if i could possibly be pregnant or even have an ectopic pregnancy. Not only just that but im worry if i may have an ovarian cyst or something of that sort. within the last month i have been quite tired a lot. I’ve gained weight, eat more, my boobs hurt constantly, lower back pain, frequent urination, and some dizzy spells. I’m not quite sure what this is and i know your probably thinking go take a pregnancy test, but i really wana know if anyone els has experienced something like this or can relate. thanks for taking the time to read this.

For about 3 to 4 days I’ve been having this pain on my lower abdomen, usually on the left side but from time to time it switches to the right. I can have the pain on my left side and with a matter of minutes it switches to the right. The first day I got the pain it was pretty bad but nothing unbearable. As the days have gone by the pain has been less and less and less frequent as well. I was thinking maybe it was because I was ovulating but I don’t really know when I begin to ovulate, according to this ovulation calculator it says :High fertility, begin significant fertility 11/25/09 and then it says ovulation end significant fertility 11/30/09. The pain started on the 25th but I don’t know what those dates mean or anything, I don’t know how to read the whole thing and I don’t remember ever having pain on my ovaries like this before due to ovulation. I’ve been having more discharge lately, it’s a white color. And I sometimes tend to get PMS symptoms 2 weeks early, so I thought maybe they are just cramps. I’ve also been feeling a bit nauseous. But this girl told me that it is an ovarian cyst. So from what I have described what does everybody think?
I’ve read on many websites that pain during ovulation is normal and that there is something called mittelschmerz, a German word that means “middle pain.”
Also I don’t know if this means anything but 3 almost 4 months ago I took a Plan B pill since I had an accident with my boyfriend, I know I’m not pregnant, I’ve taken 3 pregnancy test(took one today in the morning) all of them came out negative and I’ve had 2 blood test done also and my doctor didn’t tell me anything about being pregnant. I know that the pill can mess with your system so could this have some part in it as well? The pain that I got was somewhat similar to menstrual cramps, but the pain is pretty much non existent anymore, I only get mild pain at least twice a day, and the longest it last is 2 to 4 minutes.

My husband and I in summer of 2006 decided to try to start a family. Shortly after I got a positive on my pregnancy test. A week later I started bleeding. I went to the doctor’s right away, after a series of tests, and ultrasounds they determined I had an ovarian cyst. I had what was called a "false positive" on my pregnancy test.

Two months later I had the cyst and my right ovary removed. My left ovary is still intact. I was put on the pill again. Throughout this whole process I have gained weight, and hated the way I felt when I was on the pill.

The doctors told us that we should have no problem conceiving. We have now been trying for over a year. As of today, I am about 8 weeks late with my period. (I have always had it like clock work, I’ve never missed my period). I’ve taken a few pregnancy tests and they have come up negative.

I was just wondering if anyone else has been through something similar. I’ll be seeing a doctor in the next few days.
Thanks in advance!
Just to add, that 8 weeks really isn’t that long. I’m barley hitting the second missed period. Calling in to see a doctor, they won’t even see you if you haven’t missed at least one or two cycles. Everything I’ve researched and asked reveals that docs won’t even see you till you’re at least 6 weeks late. I’m two months late as of yesterday (2 months = 8 weeks)

Oftentimes they’ll tell you to wait. I also wanted to be sure I wasn’t going to start my period.

My boobs have grown about 3 cup sizes in the last 2 weeks. (I was wearing old bras (probably stretched out a bit) and they were C cups… Just got fitted today because none of my bras were fitting and I bought 2 DDD…) A few days ago they were TENDER, sore and swollen. I had an ovarian cyst removed from my right side the first week in October… And there’s cramps, or tightness, or something strange I feel on the right side… But I dont know if it’s a little baby growing or something from the surgery coming into play. Period’s not expected until 1/17. (I wrote the wrong date earlier) I’ve taken a pregnancy test but it was negative, as it’s way too early to tell… Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Also, I have a history horomone problems…. Last year I gained 27 lbs in 18 days of bcps— because the doc wanted to shrink the cyst. After that didn’t work and I was sooo emotional and gaining weight, they put me on nuvaring… 3 weeks later I had to go to ER with DVT’s and PEs! (Blood clots ALL OVER) Sooo, I am very horomonal and react, or I should say "over-react" to a flux in horomones… Went on blood thinners, then got the cyst removed… Now I’m here. What do you think?

On April 1st I started what I thought was my period but it only lasted one day. The second and third day was just a spotting. I have taken 4 HPT all were negative. I have cramping and a great deal of abdominal swelling, bloating,really gassy and I just can’t seem to fit into my clothes. If I were pregnant it would only be 4 weeks but that is to early to have gained weight and have this much bloating. I have had spouts of diarrhea I am actualy moving my bowels even though I normally do not. I went to the MD today they did not do a pregnancy test since all mine were negative but i go for an abdominal and a transvaginal ultrasound tomorrow and must say i am really worried. any thoughts as to what could be happening to me?

Andrew [my husband] is leaving in June for basic training. We want to get pregnant before he leaves. Weve been trying and Im not sure why its not working. Were both 20 years old and I do have ovarian cysts. Im underweight and the doctor said if I gain weight it will increase my odds but Ive been eating alot and I still havent gained any weight. We had intercourse every other day last month and I was taking clomid, I broke my arm yesterday and had to go to the emergancy room, they did a blood pregnancy test that came back negitive. I was so devestated. I thought the clomid woulda worked. I started my period on March 17 and figured Id ovulate March 31 but on April 2 I had very light pink bleeding that I only saw on toilet paper. I didnt have any one the 3rd but on April 4th and 5th it was there, April 6th there was more [still not alot] but it was brown. I thought it coulda been implantation bleeding until I got the negative test. I should start my period on April 13. If anyone has any advise Id appreciate it.

My period was late by about 1-2 weeks last month, which was really odd, considering i have very regular periods. I dont take any medication, i dont do drugs or smoke, i havent been under any stress, and i havent los or gained any weight. I had my doctor run both urine/blood prengnacy test to rule that out as well.

My period finally came and it was heavier and more painful than normal….

This morning (about 1 week before my next period), i had some deep sharp pain on my right side, where my ovaries are. It hurts when i move or stretch only. I also have some spotting when i wipe….

Could it be possible that i have a cyst? Considering pregnancy has been ruled out, and i havent been sexually active since the last pregnancy test. Would i cyst cause my period to have been late? And would it cause pain and spotting now? Did it rupture?

I have 2 ovarian cyst one on each side i have gain a lil weight, i have lower back pain and some abdominal pain. what are my chances of getting pregnant? I have also took 4 pregnancy test and they were all negative but it does say in the instructions that they can cause "unexpected results"

I have 2 ovarian cyst one on each side i have gain a lil weight, i have lower back pain and some abdominal pain. what are my chances of getting pregnant? I have also took 4 pregnancy test and they were all negative but it does say in the instructions that they can cause "unexpected results"
i forgot to say that i was on the nuva ring since the summer but had to take it out last month bcuz the hormones was making me sick could that b y i gained weight?

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Can someone inform me about ovarian cysts?
Hi, I’m hoping that someone who has had ovarian cysts, PCOS, or something related can provide me with some advice…

I didn’t get my period from June 14 through October 18. I went to my student health center (at my college) and had some tests done, ruled out pregnancy and thyroid abnormalities, but showed that I had low FSH levels. The nurse practitioner suggested I get tested for PCOS but since the most likely reason for my missed periods was my recent weight loss, I figured it would just be better to see if my period becomes regular after I worked to gain some weight and then decided whether to get the test done.

Well, I got my period in October, but then it hasn’t come in November. Instead, I’m getting these random, but very mild throbbing pains in my pelvis and thighs as well as persistent mild aches in my hands. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative so I’m going to get this checked out, but somehow the nurse’s conclusion (that I may have PCOS) doesn’t seem likely to me since I don’t fit any of the symptoms: Not obese (in fact I’m a little underweight), no abnormal hair growth or loss, nothing of that sort.

So I was just wondering if it is normal for women to have these kinds of problems. Are ovarian cysts common? What do they feel like?

I would really appreciate any advice you can give me.

I had a miscarriage about three or four months ago i dont remember exactly because its not something i’d really like to remember. They said they think it was a chemical pregnancy bla bla bla, i’ve had three normal periods since then july august and september 28th was the last i have 35 day cycles and this month i’m now two weeks late neg preg tests, i have fatigue, i’ve gained some weight recently just like 3 pounds, i get nausea after eating or at random, i’ve had some aches in my upper legs, and lower back pain. Things that could go for both, i almost feel like pregnancy is almost ruled out at this point i have an appointment tomorrow for a pregnancy test i think their just doing a urine one because its a free clinic but anyone whose had ovarian cysts can you give me more detail, i’ve had stomach cramps but not like severe sleep loosing pain over them

Here’s the rundown to the point. My last period was Mar 10, 09. lasted the norm 4 to 5 days. It was due April 15, 09 and never showed. I took a pregnancy test a week after period was due, it was negative. Ive been having mild to sharp pains in my abdomen since 5 days before my expected period. It has been constant also accomodated with lower back pain, frequent urination, and pains in my breast. Ive been checked for endometriosis and ive had my thyroid checked, both test were fine. I have not gained weight nor been stressed. I usually have my cycle every 36 days. Ok I started bleeding 2 days ago which is 15 days past my expected period and it has stopped today. It was not a normal period. I only used a total of 4 pads within the two days. Im still having the abdominal pain and sharp breast pain. I also went to ER last night because of the bleeding and pain. They did a hpt and it was negative. The also did a pelvic exam which they say is normal for someone who was bleeding. Gave me some naproxin and sent me home and gave me numbers for gyno doctors. Its sat so unfortunatly there all closed. I guess its so frustrating because I have been regular for the past 2 yrs straight. Usually my bf and I use condoms or the pull out method but the one month we decide to use no form of birth control this happens. After my last period 3/10 we started having sex with him ejaculating inside me sometimes more than twice a week. And now this! Whats happening to my body?

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 I developed a pain in my lower abdomen which turned out to be an ovarian cyst the size of a softball (not exaggerating). Instead of doing anything drastic they put me on Yaz, hoping that since it’s stronger it would get rid of the cyst. Amazingly, it worked, and I’ve been on Yaz ever since.

The problem is, the past two months or so, I’ve been getting really weird symptoms.
I’ve been getting insane cravings. Tonight, for instance, I really really wanted a turtle cheesecake from the restaurant we were at. I’ve only eaten cheesecake once in my life, and I’ve never been overly fond of it. I’ve also been emotional on and off. I felt very sad when my little sister popped the legs and head off of her balloon ladybug. It’s ridiculous.
The thing is, I’m NOT pregnant. It’s been going on for more than a month, in which I’ve had a period, AND taken a pregnancy test, which was negative.

I’m thinking the bc might really be making my body think I’m pregnant. But if I switch back to a weaker one, I might get cysts again! What do I do?