I had two dermoid cysts/tumors, one on each ovary (the one on left ovary was very large) that had been misdiagnosed for years. Only in the last two years was I in any kind of pain. I had emergency surgery last May to remove the dermoids. I did not have a real period until March. I was put on Loestrin birth control pills to "give my ovaries a rest" and stop functional cysts from occuring. But for six months I was in excruciating pain. Cramping so painful I am forced to lay down and can't eat, sleep, do anything - I stopped taking the pill and was fine. I just recently had another sonogram and they found another (NEW) 1cm dermoid on my left ovary. Again, the doctor wants me on birth control. This time I begged not to be put on Loestrin. I was put on Femcon and I am in pain again.. Does anyone else experience this. Give my ovaries a REST? I have a very high pain tolerance and I cannot deal with this kind of pain. I just cannot take it.