5cm cyst on ovary pushing my uterus to the right

[Michelled85]

HiI have been having irregular periods for almost a year and the last 6 months it has got worse and I put weight on. I have periods all the time. I went to see a doc and she recommended having an ultrasound as the last month or 2 I'm constantly bloated, constipation which I've never had till now, constant back ache at the bottom of my back,pressure during sex and really uncomfortable feeling in my left area. I had the ultrasound today and ended up having vaginal ultrasound also and they discovered I have a 5cm cyst on my left ovary which is pushing my uterus to the right. He didn't say what type of cyst but suggests a referral to a gynaecologist to take it from there. Is 5cm big enough to be feeling all this ? And will they remove it ? What type of cyst is it most likely to be and should I be worried it's pushing on my uterus? Also ive been on the pill for years.combined pill for 14yrs and mini pill the last 2 years as the estrogen was giving me migraines. Im 31.

[old_before_my_time]

Ovarian cyst experiences are so varied. Some women can have symptoms with small cysts and others may have no symptoms with large cysts. The u/s report typically includes a description of the cyst which may tell you its type such as simple / fluid-filled or complex.

Most cysts resolve on their own within 3 months or so. If it continues to grow, it will probably need to be surgically removed. It's best to have just the cyst removed (cystectomy) so you can keep your ovary. Removal of even one ovary (or the uterus or tubes) can permanently disrupt the whole system and leave you with an impaired endocrine system which has negative effects on long-term health (as well as impaired fertility).

Keep us posted on what you find out.