Ovarian Cysts And Bad Doctors Posted: 05-07-07 14:51pm
I've been seeing doctors (ob-gyn and
Family practice) for sypmtoms that I have
been having. Two years ago, they said I
had cysts. I had a normal pap and I didn't
worry. Since then , I've had pains that
wont go away, really dry skin/acne and
more hair forming on my face and body. I
went to my gyn and she did and ultra
sound. There was a cyst on my left ovary
and she didn't address any of my other
symptoms. I went back 3 moths later and
that cyst grew from 1.9 cm to 3.9cm and
they found another one on my right ovary.
both have been causing me some discomfort.
I've been feeling tired, sick and my skin
has gotten worse. I asked her if there is
a blood test she could do to check my
hormone levels, and she said it wouldn't
help and that it was not really necessary.
My husband and I have been trying the have
a baby for two years now and I was not
happy with the way this doctor didn't seem
to care that I was worried about my
ovaries and fertility. I asked her about
surgery because of the pains and she said
that I would lose my ovary if I did. Now,
I am worried that my symptoms are showing
that there is something more going on and
it could have been taken care of by now.
The first doctor who found the cysts two
years ago was treating me for an ITU that
I didn't have! She had me taking cipro for
four days and called me to tell me to stop
taking it because I didn't have an
infection. She said I probably had kidney
stones, which a CT scan showed otherwise.
I've been going back and forth with these
symptoms and not one of these doctors has
taken blood to find out what is going on
with me! i'm also getting these lumps that
start off red and end up dark, on my face
that wont go away. Intercourse is
sometimes painful and I feel bloated all
of the time. I can't sleep, my sides ache
and I fear that I wont be able to have a
baby because the doctors took too long to
help me. I know about the different types
of cysts, the symptoms for PCOS and I know
about the "waiting" period regarding the
cysts that are smaller than 6cm. But how
do I know there isn't something more going
on? Why would a doctor say that my cysts
wont be a problem for me trying to get
pregnant? WHy would she say that they
should not be painful when I told her that
they are?! I don't even know if I am
ovulating every month. I am getting a
period, but I know that it doesn't mean
that I'm releasing an egg. What do I do?!
I am frustrated and worried.
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 06-15-07 18:40pm
I am sorry you are having such a rough
time. I would suggest choosing another
ob/gyn if you have been trying for a child
that long. They can do an infertility
workup and make sure nothing is wrong.
Even if it just puts your mind at ease,
it's def worth it.
Good luck!!!
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 06-18-07 12:42pm
I agree. YOu need to see a different
doctor. I would not let any doctor that
told me I would lose an ovary due to an
operation anywhere near me. I had surgery
when I was 14 to remove a cyst because it
was causing me pain. I was told going in
that I may lose my ovary, because
she wasn't positive what everything was
going to look like going in, but I didn't
lose my ovary or either tube. It is way to
harsh to make that assumption.
As for effecting your fertility, some
cysts can inturupt your cycle and cause
you not to ovulate. But many
women continue to have a cycle while they
have cysts and it does not effect their
pregnancy. However, If you have activly
been ttc (temping, using opk's) for over
2 years, it is time to see a fertility
specialist.
The additional symptoms that you describe
do sound like hormonal issues. They could
be from the cysts themselves or they could
be causing the cysts. Only a doctor will
be able to tell you that for sure.
