Ovary Cyst & belly fat

[GmaBrenda]

Back in Feb of this year I was told I had a 5cm cyst on my ovary (left) went back in a month to see if it was gone or still there.  Was told the left cyct was gone but had one same size on the right.  Again, back in a month to see if that one was gone.  Well, the pain has always been on my right.  I'm thinking the first Ultra Sound stated left incorrectly.  So does the doctor.  After a pelvic exam in Feb. my doctor even made a comment that if didn't "know" from the ultra sound that I had a cyst on my left, she would say it was more like on the back of my Uterus or more centered.  I told her my pains were mostly on the right and that my periods were becoming irregular and VERY painful.  Hormones okay and not in preimenopause.  
Well, here I am in May and I still have this cyst on my right ovary. So now we are planning the surgery to have it removed.  I have also had problems with frequent urine and pressure on my bladder.  No bladder infections. Lower back pain as well.  My stomach looks like I am about 6 months pregnant.  Have had some stomach issues also. (not been my year so far)  I just had a Colonoscopy and everything looked fine with that.  I am 48 years old.
My question is, can the cyst on my ovary be the cause for my frequent urine, back pain, and the swelling of my belly?  I've read a lot on this site that cyst have contributed to belly fat/ swelling.  I went from 140 pounds to 170 pounds in the last year and changed nothing at all in my life style as far as exercises or eating habits.
Has anyone else ever had belly fat or weight gain from a cyst and does it go away after the cyst is removed?

[morena242]

Talk to your doctor about vitex. It helps regulate hormones and when I take it all the symptoms from cysts goes away. You have to make sure you can take it if you're on birth control. I will say it's worth it to not have awful cramps, back pain, swelling, acne, and bloating! Also ditch products containing soy! Soy increases estrogen. High levels of estrogen cause all kinds of problem. Hope this helps.

[jenzie47]

I had surgery they removed my left ovary, said it was very bloody. and uterus due to fibroids tumors. I have pain almost every other month on my right side. I have been to the ER 3 times for the pain. Stayed in bed with pain because my doctor told me he wouldn't remove my last ovary at my age which is 47 unless absolutely necessary. The first hospital visit ovary cyst was 6 cm. still in pain went to my doctor it was 5 cm. Last couple of times at the ER were a joke. one even read it as uterine fibroids at the fundus when I don't even have a uterus. Still bloating I am regularly 111 now within 2 weeks fluctuate between 115 to 119.. keeps going up.. look like I am pregnant. I even now have a hernia, they put mesh in over a year ago still hurting there also. said it is on the rectus sheath and instead of going over top the hernia did all the way across my stomach. Never been right since first surgery.

[msjinkies]

reading your comment has made me feel "normal".  thank you!!!  I am also losing my hair, walk around with my hand clutching my right side and have bursts of pain that almost bring me to my knees!!  I am also considering surgery (guess I better before I go bald) and was reading this site because I CAN NOT lose weight.  I diet, exercise, watch what I eat and have even dropped my hemoglobin A1C result from 6.2 to 5.3 but have not lost ONE POUND OR INCH.  I mean how is that possible????

[lynneth16]

So glad I found these posts. I've been feeling like a bit of a freak with all these symptoms. I was scheduled for surgery today but it got postponed. I've been going through all of the hoops for insurance and my Dr. for 8 mos. I just turned 43 and they're going to remove everything. I'm exhausted and just want to get it done. Thank you ladies for your posts here. I feel so much better knowing that some of these things are more common than I was led to believe.

[old_before_my_time]

Welcome to the community. I am sorry to hear you are planning to have your female organs removed. I am curious what problems you have been having to prompt this life-altering surgery. Have you tried other treatments?

I had the same surgery 9 years ago at age 49 and I cannot begin to describe the horror and debilitating fall-out. Surgical "menopause" is a huge understatement. None of my naturally menopausal family members or friends have experienced the horrific symptoms I have. Plus numerous studies show that ovary removal (or post-hysterectomy ovarian failure) is associated with increased mortality and many health conditions. Naturally menopausal ovaries produce hormones up to at least age 80 especially testosterone, some of which the body converts to estrogen as needed. I now need to pay for something that my body provided for free plus I have never felt normal since.

And the loss of my uterus has been just as devastating for all its fall-out.

[HealthyHappy32]

I had all these symptoms from my 6cm benign cyst on my left ovary: weight gain, migraines, frequent urination,  abdominal pain/bloating, lower back pain, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, fatigue, acne, and night sweats, etc. Of course, before it was removed my doc claimed none of it should be related to the cyst. It took about 6 months after the surgery fort me to feel completely bnack to myself, and I lost the 15 extrta lbs that I had gained. Immediately after the surgery, I felt extreme relief from the painful internal pressure being gone. It has been a year and my body/periods have returned to normal!

[Cocoabutter79]

Hello!I was wondering if you only got the cyst removed or did you get your ovary removed too because my doctor said thats the only way hes was going to removed mines if I get both smh and he claims that my cyst wasnt making me putting on weight