Re: ovarian cyst pain
From: Ann (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 15 Dec 1998 22:49:55 -0600 (CST)
There is no conclusive research to prove that birth control pills get
rid of existing cysts. Most doctors (including my own) feel that
nothing but time and surgery can make cysts go away. Birth control
pills do prevent functional cysts in some women. I am not one of them.
Avoiding a lap? Just hope that the cysts go away on their own. I know
that's not a great answer, but it's all medical science has to offer.
Ann
At Tue, 15 Dec 1998, rose wrote:
>
>I was diagnosed in 5/98 with two left ovarian cysts,one
>bleeding.Together they were 10cm.I was put on Demulen 1/50 monophasic bc
>pill, and by 9/98, the bleeding cyst was gone, and the other had shrunk
>to fivecm. When I refilled my pills I was given the generic Demulen
>called Zovia, and am now having pain again.The cyst is back up to 7 cm
>and an ultrasound showed leaked fluid. I am back on Demulen and hope it
>works again, but this time I'm also having painful bowel movements/gas.
>This problem started one month after I went off bc pills.Has anyone else
>had an ovarian cyst appear after going off bc pills (I'm convinced this
>is the cause),and has Zovia caused problems for anyone?I had spotting,
>mood swings, and the cyst worsened after changing from Demulen to Zovia.
>Also, any pointers on avoiding a lap? Thanks.
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