Cyst on my left ovary...?

Just went to the doctors office the other day...had an exam done. He than asked me to have an ultrasound done and some bloodwork. So I went for it, and had a vaginal ultrasound. The ultrasound tech pointed out a cyst on my left ovary to me, but woudlnt really give me any details... I am overweight, and have a lot of the symptoms of poly cystic ovarian syndrome... but now I do know for a fact that I have a cyst...could this be a result of me being overweight? does it have some kind of connection for hormonal imbalances? also, i do not get my period normally... i get it, but when i do its painful and very very heavy, and usually i can only get it if its induced (usually by a birth control pill) ... for the rest of the time when i do get it, its mostly just spotting and its a dark brown color...has anyone else ever had this?? also...the spotting will go away for a couple of months, and than come back and i'll have it for like 2 months straight...any suggestions?? similar experiences?? TY

Cyst on my left ovary...?
Sounds like PCOS. You should join a support group.





Listen, usually they put women with PCOS on metformim or orlistat. Metformim is a pre-diabetic treatment that helps control your blood sugar levels to help you lose weight.





Orlistat.. studies have shown is effective in not only helping women with PCOS lose weight but regain their periods without extra medication. The great news is that Orlistat just became available over the counter. see link below.





The trick to losing weight (which help your period start on it's own) is to eat as if you were diabetic.
Reply:i have ovarian cysts, too, and i freaked out at first when my doctor told me, but after doing some online research, i came to find out that they are very normal...i don't know about your exact situation, but i suggest you google search "ovarian cyst" and you can read all about it...
Reply:Yes, looks like poly cystic ovarian syndrome, yes is is either cause of hormonal imbalance or the other way round. Now you need to follow the directions and meds which your doctor tell you to do or take. With those things life can become bearable otherwise you would suffer the rest of your life.
Reply:I was diagnosed with a cyst on my left ovary last year. I don't think this has anything to do with your weight as from what I was told it's usually something people are born with and it just continues to grow until it causes a problem. It definately makes your horomones run rampant though - one minute you may be happy as can be and the next minute you can be super irritated and balling your eyes out. I've never had the period issues that you have, but I wouldn't doubt that they are connected to your cyst. Just keep checking back with your doctor. If your cyst is larger than 5cm they'll try treating for a month or so with BC pills, measure it again, and if it hasn't shrunk below 5cm or has grown larger they'll surgically remove it. Lucky for me the birth control helps. Good Luck! :-)
Reply:i had cysts all around my ovaries , abnormal pap and bleeding almost always but every time i had sex .... doc tried the freezing technique , the laser , and finally had to have complete hysterectomy ... that is what it took to take care of everything . but it may be different for you . do not miss one doctors appointment
Reply:Listen hun this has absolutely nothing at all to with you being over weight I'm 5'1 110 pounds and have them get them all the time an they will kinda hurt but they'll go away your fine and your beautiful just they way you are.

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