Conditions
Ovarian Cysts
An ovarian cyst is a growth or swelling on, or inside, the ovary (the female reproductive system that releases an egg every month), which can either be solid or filled with fluid. If solid, the cyst may be called a “tumour”, which, with all its cancerous connotations, can be particularly terrifying. However, you’ll be relieved to know that it’s just the medical term for any swelling and the vast majority of ovarian growths are benign and not cancerous. There are several types of ovarian cyst, but the most common is a functional ovarian cyst, of which there are two types: a follicular cyst and Corpus luteum cysts. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that causes women to develop lots of small, benign cysts on their ovaries, which develop due to a hormonal imbalance. Symptoms can include pain and discomfort low down in the abdomen, which can come and go, and may be more noticeable after sex and changes to periods.
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hi im lauren and im 27 ive been on the pill for about 7yrs and came off it about 2yrs ago. ive always had painful periods ever since i started but they have got worst over the last year. ive been checked by the doctor and been told to take dicofenac which does work but she says as i get older the pains will get worse. ive had the pain so bad i can hardly move and my legs get boiling hot at the top and im cold the rest of me. surley having a baby cant be worse lol not to sure what to do… to scared to find out what wrong!
Im 23 and have pcos, i was diagnosed when i was 18, my periods are irregular and i went 2 years without having a menstrual cycle. I have facial hair, and excessive hair growth over my stomach, back, arms and groin area. I have been to see my GP and refused to refer me for laser treatment on my face. I actually paid for the laser treatment myself and after 8 treatments it has not eased the growth! I am fed up and don;t know where else to get support from. My GP i feel has no time for me. Would having a historectomy help. I know im young but this condition is reuining my life!
hi im am 23 and found out i had pcos when i was 20. My periods are so messed up they used 2 be really heavy for about 7 days then got lighter but would never stop. i was put on the pill and have been on it for 3 years, this did make my periods regular and less heavy but 2 months ago i ran out of tablets and since starting the pill again it has not stopped the bleeding. i am not pregnant but really need some advice on what i can do as this is so frustrating. Also i do get excessive hair on my face, stomach, thighs and other places wich is making my life a missery and making me depressed i have been to my doctors who just brushed me of and were no help at all. i would be greatful for any advice thanks.
Hello I'm Clara from Spain 26 years old.
I have Polycystic ovarian syndrome.
I'm 1,46m and five years ago i was on 54kg fortunately i'm now in 46kg (my recommend weight is 42kg)
I had high levels of colesterol despite of having a good diet.
I had several acne on shoulders and neck.
My bleeding periods were some times longer than a month. The worst time when i was only 14 years old and i were 3 months without stop bleeding, unfortuntaly, there wasn't a specialist doctor on village, so i had to go to Urgencies to a city Hospital (because i suffere a collapse due to the anemy).
I had anemy because I bleed some much.
I have so much hair in legs, arms, chest, belly, back, like a young men.
I had a lot of pain during the menstruation
I had 2 cyst, but fortunately they dissapeared.
The solution for me anticopetives pills, i have used Diane35, Jazmine & Gracial.
Now I bleed only 4 days inteaf of 4 weeks.
i have no more big cyst (5cm) (i have still some small no dangerous)
No more anemy
A lot less of painfull
The hair is still there but shaving me each 3-4 days its solved, even the face…
thanks for creating this awesome place
hi i am a 29 yr old woman who after ten years of complaining with heavy prolonged periods and constant pain was diagnosed with pcos and it has been a nightmare for me i get so tired, have constant dizziness and the occasional hot flush with my pcos although i was an early developer with my periods i started at the age of ten and have coarse body hair everywhere and have suffered with my weight from as long as i can remember i need help as i am under the care of my local gynae clinic but need advice on what medication can be offered to me to help with my weight and other symptoms that come along with having pcos. thank you.
i have pcos im 21 i have found i have some facial hair and hair also lower back and bottom what is the best recomended way to reduce it and remove it? as i have heard certain techniques could result in the hair returning darker and thicker also i am having trouble with my weight im 5'4 size 20 weighing 17st what advice can you give me
On the programme you've helped many women get Laser Hair Removal, but I keep being told it is not available on the NHS, please can you give us advice on how we can get this, as it would help with so many womens pyschological issues and dealings with hirsutism in PCOS such as myself now 27 years of age and suffered since I was 14.
Thanks.
Hi im 26 years old after years of trying to concive i found out i had pcos i gained weight not long after finding out and are now 11stone and only 4ft 11. i was but on metformin not long after i found out but was took off them has they made me sick all the time and i could'nt leave the house im now suffering with depression has i really would love a baby with my partner has i already have a daughter with an ex the hospital are making us pay for all the treatment. has i can not work through to the depression it is impossable for me to afford. I have now found out that i have a bloked tube and a hole in the other one so now there's even less chance ill concive and because im know longer on any treatment my periods have stopped and i have been getting more hairs every where. im now thinking of letting my cousin be a surragont mother for me but the aggrement is i have to use my eggs witch im not getting so if anyone out there knows of another way i can start have my periods please let me know.
plz help as me as i have had pcos since i was 21 and finding it very difficult to convieve the doctors wont help me and sick of the excess hair and im scared my partner will end up leaving me is there any hormone tablets i could take to help me convieve
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