Posted by Michaela from Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies, Friday, October 31, 2008 at 05:36 AM

If I'm pregnant will a cyst harm me or my baby?

I've been battling with cysts for the pass 4 years, the doctors said that I have polycystic ovaries, they are very painful when they are there, I would visit the emergency room sometimes twice a month for the very same complaint. Then they would just give me some anti-biotics shrink it and send me on my way, with some birth control pills, to so cally regulate my periods. And to top it off I'm getting unwanted hairs in areas as a man, and gaining weight faster than I could take off, I'm usually not in the mood for any intercourse at times then again I'm all for it. My doctors here in Trinidad said its normal and I have to acept it and move on. I know that there's a way to control or even get rid of it permenantly, I just haven't found it yet. For the past 2 months I was a normal person, but my fear still lives that I may have another set of cysts and not know thinking that I'm pregnant cause I have all the symtoms of a pregnant woman but a urine test reads negative, so when I go for my ultra sound I'll know for sure. To those who have lots of pain the best thing I think is for that pain is warm water bath, and some hot tea. watch your diet, be careful of greesy foods especially, and drink lots of water. It won't go away just like that but it would help prevent it from getting worse, and help keep it away long enough for you to have a normal life and probably start your family. I'm taking my own advice and still looking out for yours. Thanks for caring.

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Posted by cindy

November 06, 2008 at 02:49 PM

hello, i'm not a dr. just someone reading these to try and find out what causes cysts. i just found out today that i have one on my right ovary and 5 on my left ovary. well i had surgery for a big cyst back in 92, and the dr told me that they had to take out one and a half of my ovaries, well, come to find out today that they are still there. i couldn't believe it. so who knows. the dr. told me to take birth control pills to hopefully make it go away. we'll see. good luck with you and the baby. just be carefull on those dr's. i was told from this whole thing back in 92 that i could never have kids. i now have 3. makes me re- think dr's at all somethimes. good luck to you.

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