Living With Ovarian Cysts: My Story

I did not even know what ovarian cysts or PCOS was, let alone that I may well  have ovarian cysts. For over five years in my early 20s I experienced an extreme pain in my stomach which became tender to touch. The lacak of sleep made me want to tear my hair out. I would sleep on the floor because it was more comfortable than my own bed. My boyfriend at the time could not handle my mood swings and stress brought on by lack of sleep. In the work place, I was like a zombie. I then went on the internet, a bit like you have, I am guessing and typed in "lower stomach pain". One result kept bugging me as it identified all the symptoms had, the result was ovarian cysts.

I sometimes thought that I was pregnant, I felt so bloated and lethargic.

I went to see my doctor and he sent me for tests. I went to the hospital and had a pelvic ultrasound. The results confirmed why worst fears, I had ovarain cysts called functional ovarian cysts. That was my lowest moment, thoughts of not being able to have children flashed before my mind and I believed that ovarian cysts equated to getting ovarian cancer. I talked to the only person in the world who could get me through this, my mother. She calmed me down and started to do some research.

I really did not know that ovarian cyst were so very common in women. I read the  book from cover to cover. It explained everyhting to me and set out a plan for getting my ovarian cysts under control. Fast forward five years later and I am now married in a healthy, loving relationship. I have had the wonder of my life, Adam, who was born 3 years ago. I am truly blessed.

Thank you for reading my story, I set up this website to help you find the information you need to deal with ovarian cysts.

All the best