PCOS Messages for March, 2002: Re: Abdominal Pain

Re: Abdominal Pain

From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 17:57:56 -0600 (CST)

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Hi!

I have PCOS and I have A LOT of cysts. Most cysts associated with PCOS are very small but occasionally a few can get larger. I occasionally will get a larger cyst (small walnut) and if it is in the "right" place it can cause me pain. It is not a searing pain but it is a pain nonetheless. So, yes, cysts can cause pain but like Belle said most abdominal discomfort is caused by ovulation or the occasional rupture of a cyst which is usually not dangerous. I agree, you should tell your doctor about this. They will probably do a transvaginal ultrasound which is not painful at all and they will be able to see your ovaries, uterus, etc. and can see if there is something that looks abnormal. Usually if they find a cyst that is larger than normal they will watch it but not remove it. If it looks fluid filled and "normal" on the ultrasound they will usually not remove it unless it is really large or twisted or if you are in constant, severe pain because of it. My abdominal pain waxes and wanes. That is because cysts can change -- they can get larger or smaller and they can twist and then return to normal.

You also eluded to the fact that you don't get a regular period. We all need to get regular periods to shed our uterine lining to prevent uterine cancer. If you do not get a period for 2 months or so you should take a pregnancy test and if you are not pregnant you need to give your doctor a call. What they will probably do is suggest that you take the pill to regulate your period. If you do not want to go on the pill they can prescribe you about 10 days worth of Provera each time you do not get a period for 2 months. This will cause you to get a period at the end of the ten days. I used to have to do this myself every 2 months or so when I did not get a period. Now I am on Glucophage and have been for a few months and have gotten a regular period each month. Hope it all goes well and do get seen for the pain and for your periods! God bless! Tera

At Thu, 21 Mar 2002, Belle wrote: >
>Abdominal pain is not good. Pain is not normally associated with PCOS.
>It can be associated with ovulation, endometriosis and occasionally a
>rupturing cysts but it is not likely to be persistant in the case of
>ovulation or cysts. This needs to be checked out. I would speak to my
>GYN, endo and my GP about this if necessary.
>
>At Thu, 21 Mar 2002, Rebbekah wrote:
>>
>>I am having pain in the abdomin area. Can it be from the Cysts? I read about endometriosis (sp?). Thought maybe
>>that, but I have pain a lot. Not just at the time that I would have my
>>period IF I had one. any ideas out there would be
>>greatly appreciated.
>>
>>--
>>Rebbekah Kelly
>
>--
>Hope this helps,
>
>Belle
>

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Tera

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