Follicular cysts/pelvic pain

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Sarah12
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by Sarah12 on Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:35 am

Follicular cysts/pelvic pain

Have had a pain in my lower right side which seems to be around the right ovary for the past year.I had an ultrasound which was normal as was a colonoscopy.I had an MRI asI have also slipped a disc in the lumbar spine and it showed follicular cysts on both ovaries.The pain got really bad five days before and then for about five days during my period (there was some pain/discomfort there all through the month,the best couple of days were just after my period then it would ramp up again).
It would come on suddenly at night and would often wake me up.I also began to have terrible nausea to the point of wretching. The pain got worse each month.I had a lap and this found an adhesion of my left ovary to my bowel and this was divided.This stopped the nausea and the pain improved dramatically.However it has not gone away on the right side.I feel like it is cysts bursting at times as I feel a pop and feel hot and unwell for 2-3 days.This can happen anytime in the second half of my cycle.Everything I have read about follicular cysts says they resolve themselves within a few months.I have them on both sides but the pain is always on the right?.I'm grateful the pain has improved but frustrated that something is still amiss.

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Dr Heather Currie
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by Dr Heather Currie on Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:58 am

Re: Follicular cysts/pelvic pain

Although women are often told from a scan that they have "follicular cysts", these are often findings during a normal ovarian cycle. If the area is simple and less than 5cms then it's unlikely to be significant. If recurring "cysts" then the contraceptive pill, which suppresses the ovarian function, can help
I see many women who have pain related to bowel function, which can be worse in the second half of the cycle, when hormones affect bowel function. Many find benefit from cutting down carbohydrates and increasing fibre, it's worth a try.
If problems persist, then suggest go back to doctor.
Dr Heather Currie
Associate Specialist Gynaecologist
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

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Sarah12
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by Sarah12 on Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:30 pm

Re: Follicular cysts/pelvic pain

Thanks for the reply.Have been on a low GI for the past year.Has not changed the pain,it's always in the same place.The pill does not agree with me and made the cyst symptoms event worse.Are there any alternatives to it?.

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