cysts

[dixie240]

Okay so i am 18 years old. (smoker) i have been living with ovarian cysts for over a year now at least thats when they found them . i was just 17 and i ended up in the hospital because i got really sick and i had really bad pains and they didn't knwo whwy and then they found i had cysts. now over a year later i have been getting seriously extreme pains and they are ridiculous like i have to find a positioin usually laying down straddling something to make it stop and they go from 1 minute to 3 to 4 hours . could they have grown or progressed into smething else or more serious.????? should i worry ??? i have no kids yet ...but my boyfriend has two and its stressful ... can stress add to the pains????  

[TrudieC]

Having an existing cyst (cysts often resolve themselves within a few months or else need to be surgically removed) can affect your ability to conceive but there are many women who have cysts that do go on to have babies.  Please get these looked at.  They can twist or burst which are medical emergencies.  If you have a dramatic increase in pain you need to get to the ER.  You aren't supposed to live with a cyst indefinitely.  They do need to be monitored and watched.

[Sandymac]

Hi.
    Just a little suggestion for you that may save you some time..You don't have to post separately to each individual.. You can include both recipients in same post if you like.

     You should be seeing a Gyn. regularly. Most health insurance plans will pay for an annual check up with your Gyn. I'm confused though about the Health Insurance. Most folks know if they have it or not.Check with your employer.

Sandy

[dixie240]

one other question i have is ..... am i less likely to get pregnant because i have cysts??? not that i am trying or planning right now to have any but i was wondering if i am less ceptible to become pregannt because of them .... they are a pain in the *** and i've already had a tvus when in the hospital and they said they may be prememnt a thing that i will have to live with and they may dissolve on their own but no i haven't been to my obgyn i never have been except for when i was sick i didn't get a regular check up i went specficlly for the cysts and i dont' know if i have health insurance but i don't have the money to pay for all taht stuff right nwo but i want kids and i fear i may not be able to when it comes time i'm nervous but i have two with my boyfriend from another relationship he was in and i want some of my own later on but we have unprotected sex which prolly isn't the best idea but it doesn't seem to bother either of us and i did in my last relationship and enver got pregannt and that was for a year or so ..... help if u can please ur advice sounds sincere and helpful ????!?@?@

[dixie240]

one other question i have is ..... am i less likely to get pregnant because i have cysts??? not that i am trying or planning right now to have any but i was wondering if i am less ceptible to become pregannt because of them .... they are a pain in the *** and i've already had a tvus when in the hospital and they said they may be prememnt a thing that i will have to live with and they may dissolve on their own but no i haven't been to my obgyn i never have been except for when i was sick i didn't get a regular check up i went specficlly for the cysts and i dont' know if i have health insurance but i don't have the money to pay for all taht stuff right nwo but i want kids and i fear i may not be able to when it comes time i'm nervous but i have two with my boyfriend from another relationship he was in and i want some of my own later on but we have unprotected sex which prolly isn't the best idea but it doesn't seem to bother either of us and i did in my last relationship and enver got pregannt and that was for a year or so ..... help if u can please ur advice sounds sincere and helpful ????!?@?@

[Sandymac]

Hi,
    Just want to "echo" Laney.  You will feel so much better after your visit with your Dr. and the TVUS. There's no sense worrying and trying to figure out what's going on all on your own. Once your Dr. orders the necessary tests, you'll know for sure .Then, you'll be able to deal with it. Cysts are very , very common.. Try not to worry.

Keep us posted,
Sandy

[Laney8463]

Cysts are so very common throughout premenopausal years. Many people have them and don't know it. Some people are keenly aware of them. Have you seen your gyn?
If not, I would suggest going to see him/her, having a pelvic exam and a transvaginal ultrasound. That will show what is going on in there. Take comfort in knowing 95% of cysts are nothing and most resolve on their own. Good Luck and let us now how you make out.
Laney