Ever had an ovarian cyst?!
Question: Ever had an ovarian cyst.?
i have a really painful sharp, stabbing feeling where my left ovary is. its not a constant pain but hits about once every 5 minutes, and it shoots all the way down the left leg. I literally double over in pain. and have taken 2 tylonols and about an hour and a half ago and it hasent helped at all. should i go to the doctors tomorrow.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
If you have pain in your ovary area (this is the area you seem to be describing in your question), then you might have an ovarian cyst. I have experienced the same type of pain whenever I have had an ovarian cyst.
I have had a number of bilateral ovarian cysts (which included functional, hemorrhagic and endometrioma cysts) over the past 11 years. And I have even needed surgery for 2 of them because they didn't resolve after a few cycles (as they usually do).
Ovarian cysts are usually a common and harmless swelling of one or both ovaries. These cysts most often occur in women who are between puberty and menopause, when the ovaries are in high gear propelling out mature eggs. The term functional means the cyst is not caused by any underlying disease or disorder, and that it will possibly resolve (shrink and disappear) on its own in a few weeks.
Some functional ovarian cysts have no symptoms and are discovered, if at all, during routine pelvic exams. Others can cause symptoms, including changes in the menstrual cycle, including shorter or longer periods, skipped periods, and/or spotting between periods, pelvic pain or ache, especially during sexual intercourse or at the start or finish of menstruation, feelings of nausea or queasiness or breast tenderness.
I recommend that if you have any concerns regarding this pain you are experiencing, that you consult with your doctor/gyno for further evaluation. Sometimes ovarian cysts can become large and can twist or rupture causing intense pain and sometimes turning into an emergency.
Good luck :)Health Question & Answer
I have had a number of bilateral ovarian cysts (which included functional, hemorrhagic and endometrioma cysts) over the past 11 years. And I have even needed surgery for 2 of them because they didn't resolve after a few cycles (as they usually do).
Ovarian cysts are usually a common and harmless swelling of one or both ovaries. These cysts most often occur in women who are between puberty and menopause, when the ovaries are in high gear propelling out mature eggs. The term functional means the cyst is not caused by any underlying disease or disorder, and that it will possibly resolve (shrink and disappear) on its own in a few weeks.
Some functional ovarian cysts have no symptoms and are discovered, if at all, during routine pelvic exams. Others can cause symptoms, including changes in the menstrual cycle, including shorter or longer periods, skipped periods, and/or spotting between periods, pelvic pain or ache, especially during sexual intercourse or at the start or finish of menstruation, feelings of nausea or queasiness or breast tenderness.
I recommend that if you have any concerns regarding this pain you are experiencing, that you consult with your doctor/gyno for further evaluation. Sometimes ovarian cysts can become large and can twist or rupture causing intense pain and sometimes turning into an emergency.
Good luck :)Health Question & Answer
Yes. I had tremendous pain where you are having yours except mine was constant. I went to the doctor's the next day and they had to do some tests to see if it was my appendix or an ovarian cyst. Mine, it turned out, was and inflamed appendix. I was in the operating room within the hour. So, I suppose that the effects of both conditions are similar. You better go soon or your appendix could burst, which is deadly, or you need to get that cyst removed! Good luck. :)Health Question & Answer
Ovarian cysts can twist or rupture, worsening your pain. If they rupture the pain can be excruciating, and spread bacteria to other organs. If you are nauseous, vomiting, having diarrhea or severe leg/back pain, go to the E.R.
See a GYN ASAP.Health Question & Answer
See a GYN ASAP.Health Question & Answer