Birth control for Ovarian cysts

[Becca1176]

Has anyone here had success with the pill for cysts? I've been suffering  1 1/2 years of pain/pressure/swelling down there EVERY month (several u/s and one laparoscopy) I'm now trying this approach and hoping for some relief. Or I have to live with the pain and take heavy painkillers...  I'm starting it "today" as AF is here. I've never been on the pill - I'm actually trying the Nuvaring.  

Seems kinda funny, my husband had a vasectomy years ago, and here I am starting the pill!

Becca

[niki02]

I was wondering the same thing about birth control and ovarian cysts. I have two ovarian cysts one is 4.6cm on the left and 2.5cm on the right. I have been on birth control for 2 months and have noticed much lighter periods and a lot less pain. As for the cysts I am suppossed to get checked in about 4 months. I can only hope the birth control works for all of us!

[jmhs91705]

I was perscribed 2 different kinds before I found one that worked.  I was taking Kariva and it DEFINATLY made a difference.
I have been off it for 6 months now (TTC) and still no cyst problems, not even irregular periods.  It really helped me when I thought that nothing was going to work.  It might take a few months before you find it works just right, but being patient, and I KNOW it is hard to do when you are in THAT much pain, definatly will pay off in the long run.  Good luck!

[veronicaS]

I have polly cystic ovaries and get some pelvic pain with that and I did not ovulate for over a year. My Dr put me on the pill for 3 months and I started ovulating and have alot less pain.

[Becca1176]

Thanks guys!  Sounds like it's been successful for other woman, that makes the waiting & wondering easier!

Becca

[girl522]

My cousin was put on the pill a few years ago for ovarian cysts and has since not had as many.