Cyst question

SmurfyLite · September 2013

ok, I may be opening myself up to a whole lot of flames with this question. I'm a newb, and I hope that entitles me to one dose of stupid without being chased out by the villiagers with flaming torches.

I have never had an ovarian cyst, nor have I ever had any reason to believe I have one, until this cycle. It may just be dr. google making me worried about something that is completely irrational. I have been having a near constant dull ache in and down from my right hip bone for a few days now. It turns in to a sharp pain at certain points (if I cough, sneeze, during BD-ing). I have been very bloated. When the pain turns sharp it is pretty intense, but it is gone just as quickly as it came. I described this to a friend who is also TTC-ing and she said that this sounds like when she had a cyst before it ruptured.

H suggested maybe it's a UTI or Kidney stone or something like that, but I have had both of those and this is something different. I'm thinking of going to a doctor, but am not one to jump the gun and run in for every little ache and pain. Obviously if it gets worse, or continues for long, I will. I was just wondering if anyone who has had cysts could tell me if this sounds like a cyst is a likely culprit.

Thank you!

kikalynne · September 2013

I have had several ovarian cysts. Unfortunately, there's really no way for someone else to definitively tell you what you're feeling. However, that does sound quite a bit like how I would describe the pain. A constant ache, with sharp pulls of pain with things like standing up, coughing, etc. It certainly wouldn't hurt to go see your doctor and get it checked out. A ruptured cyst is no fun.

SmurfyLite · September 2013

kikalynne said:

I have had several ovarian cysts. Unfortunately, there's really no way for someone else to definitively tell you what you're feeling. However, that does sound quite a bit like how I would describe the pain. A constant ache, with sharp pulls of pain with things like standing up, coughing, etc. It certainly wouldn't hurt to go see your doctor and get it checked out. A ruptured cyst is no fun.

I know nobody can net-diagnose me, just kind of looking to see if this is what others experienced. And you described it exactly. "pulls of pain" is pretty accurate. It's a pulling sharp pain sensation, and it is when I stand up, or I guess really just jostle my midsection. Is a cyst doctor worthy, or do they just kind of go away?

kikalynne · September 2013

It depends. I know you can develop cysts and never know about them- your body just reabsorbs them. I've had 3 that have all painfully ruptured. The first time I was a teenager and ended up crying and puking in a clinic, thinking it was my appendix. The other two times I went to the doctor for ultrasounds to confirm that it was a cyst and not something else. My mom had 2 huge cysts surgically removed.

Perhaps you could call your doctor's office and talk to a nurse? They would better be able to tell you what procedure would be if you did go in. Good luck and I hope the pain dissipates quickly!

DoggieMama161 · September 2013

I had a cyst about 3 months ago with very similar symptoms. I went to the ER, I had a temp too so we were worried about appendicitis. They figured out it was a cyst and gave me some high dose tylenol. They told me to follow up with my OB/GYN and that was that. It went away after about a week. I went and saw my OB/GYN and she said there was nothing else they could do about it but to watch it and make sure if it ruptured I had it taken care of. She told me if it ruptures, you'll know. Luckily, mine didn't but it wasn't a fun few days that's for sure. I would recommend calling your Dr. and just giving them a heads up and asking them what they recommend, coming in or waiting it out.

She also told me that most women have a cyst at some point in their life, some of them just aren't painful.

Hope you feel better soon!

GirlOnTheBeach · September 2013

It sounds pretty cyst-like to me. Like PP said, I'd recommend having a doctor check it out. You really don't want to go through a cyst rupturing if you can avoid it. It feels absolutely awful!! Even if they just keep an eye on it, you'll at least know what's going on with your body.

SmurfyLite · September 2013

Thanks ladies. I will give my gyn the dreaded call. Shit. For real, first real cycle TTC and I think I have my first cyst ever, which I'm assuming probably benches me? You don't ovulate with a cyst do you? I feel like such an ignoramus, I have zero ideas about cysts and what they do

TRS48 · September 2013

I had similar dull/sharp twinges pains a few cycles ago for about 5 days, and then one morning I woke up at 6AM with a very distinct stabbing-like pain that lasted for about 30 minutes on the same side. I believe it was a cyst rupturing (never had this happen before), it was pretty intense but I took some tylenol and went back to bed and woke up and all the pain was gone for the rest of that cycle. Following that cycle I had an extremely light period. I assume it was also a cyst that ruptured on its own? I have a pretty high tolerance for pain but I could see how some people would find it really painful. If I were to do it again, I'd go to the doctor, just to be sure. Good luck!

nswain85 · September 2013

It's a good idea to give your doctor a call like you mentioned. Best to just get it resolved so you can move forward with your TTC and not have to worry about it

good luck!

tucker1384 · September 2013

I've had many cysts. Mine don't give me too much warning until they rupture sometimes i get the dull achy but no sharp pain until they rupture and I get ridiculously intense pain with some. Anyway listen to your body, make a doctors appt if you think its appropriate

tucker1384 · September 2013

I just had a larger one rupture a cycle or 2 ago and my doctor said nothing about holding off ttc

vrj0522 · September 2013

I know of pregnant women who have cysts so no, you don't have to stop trying simply because you have a cyst. I had a cyst that formed when I ovulated a few months back; it ruptured and was incredibly painful. Like PP suggested, I think you should call your dr's office and talk to a nurse and then see if an appointment is needed.

beckynsean11 · September 2013

It sounds very similar to what I experienced with my cyst. I also had mine right when we were getting ready to TTC. We ended up benched for 2 1/2 months while it resolved, but that's better than having it rupture. I'd call them & see what they say. Good luck & hopefully it's nothing.

jenandtim828 · September 2013

Def see a dr. I had a cyst once and it felt like a strong pressure if I would sit down or BD. They can subside on their own but get it checked out. You'd know if you had a UTI!

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