complex cyst causing weight gain?

[ariesgirl411]

Hey everyone,
I had a ultrasound a couple weeks ago due to increasing pelvic pain over the past many months.  It showed that I had two complex cysts on my left ovary.  One of which was the hemo kind.  Anyways, I went off birth control two and a half months ago and have gained like 25 pounds.  I have been watching what I eat and all and just keep gaining. My pain is also getting worse and my last period wasnt even really a period, just a bit of spotting.  I am 24 and my husband and I are trying to conceive but I am having pain during intercourse as well.  Is this all related to the cyst?  The doc scheduled another ultrasound for December, and waiting is annoying!!  But any help/clarification would be great.  Thanks!!

[catatak]

I have a friend who had a cyst removed and she too is having difficulty getting pregnant. Recently she was told of a narrowing in her fallopian tubes. Ask GYN if any connection

[sktmom]

Hi, I think the waiting is the worse part. I am glad that you are having another ultrasound in December. I would suggest that you listen to your body and don't ignore your symptoms. I hope that you stay on top of this.

[cirella]

Hi, I think cysts can mess with our hormones.  I noticed changes in my period last year before my cyst was found.  I had a lot of pain around the time I was ovulating.  I just thought I was going into perimenopause.  I had a cyst on my right ovary and both were removed.  There were 2 cysts on my left ovary that were small but they are still there.  Since 11/06, the surgery date, my hormones have been all over the place.  A 10 lb weight gain took me back to the Dr to check my thyroid and after a vaginal ultrasound the cysts were seen, still.  Thyroid was normal.

The wait is horrible.  They want to see if the cysts grow and then go from there.  Be sure to keep track of your pain and other symptoms.

Take care