I am faced with a dilemma and need advice. I have had very heavy periods for the last year. I also expirence excrutiating pain. But the pain does not stop there. I also have pain after having sex with my spouse. And to top it all off I had pelvic pain thru the weekend and went to the er finally on sun. Found out I have cysts. I know this is common but what more do I have to do. My doctor and I have spoke about many diff. Treatments. I have tried the pill and the patch. Didnt like either of them. Too many side effects. My mom had a hysterectomy at 35 for heavy periods. I think I am on that same path. I just dont know what to do. I am scared of the possibilty of losing my sex drive and I dont like the hormone therapy idea. Can anyone just give a little advice. Do I or dont i. Thanks