Ovarian Cyst-again.

[katjb]

An ovarian cyst was found during laparoscopic surgery back in February. (they thought it was endometriosis). The doctor put me on birth control (Sprintec), where I skip the placebo week so that I don't have a period. I missed 1 pill in late April and bled for 2 weeks. That is the only pill that I missed. The past 2 months I've been getting the same symptoms that I had before they found my cyst, except this time I don't have a period. Symptoms are cramping 2 weeks before what would be my period, pain with bowel movement, frequent urination, very painful sex, and dark discharge. Could this be another cyst? How long does it take a cyst to form, especially if I've only had 1 period in 6 months? If another one did form in such a short period of time, is this bad? What will they do for it?

[katjb]

But, if I'm not supposed to have a period am I still ovulating while I'm on the pill? Obviously the pill isn't working for my cysts, because the symptoms are back, and the past 2 days I have had some sharp pains in my stomach around the belly button area. And now, I'm bleeding (I would be on my period this week). So, if I'm bleeding, even though I'm not supposed to, means it's probably back??

[katjb]

Thank you for your response.

[TrudieC]

A cyst can form any time that ovulation takes place (and in some cases when it doesn't as post menopausal women can still get them).  Do arrange for a transvaginal ultrasound so you know what you're dealing with.  It will really depend on the type and size of cyst as to how they will treat.  Let us know.