Cramping without menstrual bleeding

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Registered: 11-11-2003
Cramping without menstrual bleeding
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Tue, 11-11-2003 - 3:26pm
Hello All:

I am a little concerned about my body right now! For the past few days I have had some mild menstrual cramps and lower back pain. These symptoms dont really hurt, they are mostly uncomfortable. I initially dismissed these things as PMS but I havent gotten my period yet! My period was early last month (about a week), I thought this was because my closest girlfriend moved out of town, and my nody was adjusting to my new female roommate.I've taken a pregnancy test(negative) and made an appointment with my gynocologist for next week.

In doing some research, I have discovered that some of the things I am feeling can be related to ovarian cysts. Can these cysts make your period late, or just not come at all? Are they very serious? (I'm 21, I just dont want to by dying of something). Can they affect fertility in later life? When I see my doctor next week should I tell her that suspect that I may have an ovarian cyst?

Also, I read that birth control can help control these cysts. I was on ortho tri cyclen for a few years but stopped when I gained about 10 lbs. Does anyone know about anyother types of birth control that have lower incidents of weight gain and still prevent ovulation?

Mostly, I am just freaked out and I could use any help that anyone can offer. I just want to have peace of mind!

Thanks

Lauren

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Tue, 11-11-2003 - 4:14pm

Welcome Lauren!


If you're absolutely positive you're not pregnant, then a trip to the doctor is your next step.


Ovarian cysts can cause your period to be late or MIA.

 


 


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Registered: 11-11-2003
Tue, 11-11-2003 - 4:26pm


Thanks so much for replying to my post quickly! I didnt know that ovarian cysts even existed until this week. I am very attune to my body and used to operating at 100% so any unexplained feelings freak me out (plus I work in an operating room). The BC info is helpful. Just one more question: do ovarian cysts cause the discomfort I am feeling? did you have discomfort? for some women, does the pain only disappear when the cyst is gone?

Thanks

Lauren

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Tue, 11-11-2003 - 4:45pm

They can definitely cause lower back pain.

 


 


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Registered: 11-22-2003
Sat, 11-22-2003 - 11:02pm
I'm not sure about the cramps, but I might be able to help with the BC thing... I've tried most types of ortho tricyclen, too, but had worse cramps and weight gain, etc. They gave me really bad migraines and even caused a few yeast infections because the dosage wasn't right for me. I just had a baby, and now I'm on a low-dose pill that's working great! It's called Norinyl. There's a 28 and (I think) a 35 day kind. You'll have to double-check on the types, though. It's almost taken away my cramps, and I'm actually losing weight because it doesn't up my appetite. I've been on it for just over a month now and I'm really pleased. Hope that helps! :)
~ Aislinn