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Big Differences in pill types, what's yours?

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glenn04668
glenn04668

What type are you?

1. Combination oral contraceptives

They can be used to prevent recurrent cysts.

2. Progestogen-only contraceptive pills (POCP)  in the US: POP, progestin-only pill

They can CAUSE ovarian cysts.

"There is an increased risk of ovarian cysts, perhaps up to 30%. ..."

Dr. Mary Harding, Patient.info

Functional cysts are necessary for an ovary to make eggs. 90% of women will never notice the hundreds of them that come and go in a lifetime. The vast majority of all types are benign. 

They CAN be SERIOUS. Early diagnosis and treatment can be the difference between saving or losing an ovary. They can be an emergency. If in pain, don't wait, see a medical professional immediately.

 

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  • deedee63350
    deedee63350 glenn04668

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    thanks for the info, because I smoke my doctor suggested the mini pill but I also have a large cyst on one ovary and 2 on the otherside. No clue why she gave me these pills knowing I have cysts. I didnt start the pills waiting to get a second opion

     

    • glenn04668
      glenn04668 deedee63350

      Posted

      Please, find a specialist and get that second opinion. There are different kinds of cysts and unique aspects to your blood work that may have influenced the decision. But, most likely she just didn't know. And, don't expect telling her to go well. The correct information is fighting a longstanding entrenched belief. I have a post in this forum in the Ovarian Cyst section. Find the post with the references. Copy, paste, print, whatever you like. Do yourself a favor and take it to all your doctors. The worse the doctor acts, the more you know you're doing them a favor, too.

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