Question about ovarian cysts??

ok so im a teenager and i started by period about 2 and a half years ago and ive been having lower abdominal pain for about 3 weeks and it alternates from side to side and sometimes i feel pelvic pain and well as lower back pain so i went to the doctor and she said its nothing to worry about its probably just constipation or ovarian cysts and i have a feeling its cysts but i was just wondering if it is cysts will this be a problem i will have to deal with for a while the pain and stuff?? oh yeah and do you think it could be ovarian cancer??? im only about 15??? helppp???





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Question about ovarian cysts??
Ovarian cysts can lead to numerous typical symptoms such as:





* Irregular menstrual cycles


* A constant or intermittent dull ache in the pelvic area


* Pain the in the pelvis shortly before the menstrual cycles begins and ends


* Pain in the pelvis during intercourse


* Nausea, breast tenderness and vomiting


* Heaviness or fullness in the abdomen


* Pressure on the rectum or bladder





But for a lot of women (in fact it is thought that up to 70% of women may have ovarian cysts) they are asymptomatic (that is, they do not cause any symptoms).





When they cause so much discomfort that you cannot live with them it may be suggested that if an ovarian cysts seems not to 'go away' (as they sometimes do) you might undergo surgery such as a Cystectomy (where they remove the cyst only) or in more extreme cases where an ovary is badly encysted - Oophorectomy - the removal of the ovary.





Naturally an Oophorectomy may affect fertility, although with a single ovary you will still produce eggs and hormones needed for maintaining a monthly cycle. But if both ovaries are removed due to cyst problems (such as happened to someone I know when she was 38) you are thrown full tilt into menopause, and it can be a difficult thing to cope with.





Some resources suggest that you might encourage the natural process of ovarian cysts diminishing, and shrinking to nothing through adopting some key strategies and some lifestyle changes. I feel it is preferable to surgery or drugs if appropriate for your case. This is well worth considering if there is still an option to avoid surgery and you feel you can give a natural remedy a chance to work. In depth details are outlined here:


http://www.happytorecommend.com/ovarian-...
Reply:Don't worry.I had one when i was 15.It busted one night and my doctor said thay are only serios if thay get to big.Ask your mom to make you a ultrasound appt.He also told be that if it happens again rest in a warm bath or use a heating pad.
Reply:Ovarian cysts come and go. I have them. They do hurt alot. I got them when i became pg when i was 24. It put me in the hospital. If you are that worried about, tell your doctor. When ever you are in doubt get looked at by your OB gyn doctor. If they are that bothersome, you can have your ovaries removed, but being you are so young they might not do it. Take apsrin or something for the pain, or a hot pad. Sorry you are another one to deal with them, it will all work out in the end. Hang in there