Enlarged Ovary w/ 2 cysts, depression, anxiety, etc
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Ladies, I do NOT know where to turn to. At what I first thought to be something going on with my brain, I've had many tests and finally a scan showed an enlarged ovary with 2 cysts. Before this was found, I had noticed my cycles were getting longer, from my usual 24 days to 31 days. My last period was normal, then a week after my period ended, I had breakthrough type bleeding for 4 days...and in all the times I've had my period, this has never happened to me, even during stressed moments of my life.
Then, it took 40 days, since my last period, for my period to start again, and boy is it painful. Never had abdominal cramps like this. I've also been bleeding heavy with some blood clots. I was changing my tampon ever few hours...My periods have always been light.
That's not the only thing though. A few days before my breakthrough bleeding, I started having panic attacks out of the blue, severe depression a.d anxiety, to the point that I would lay in bed, crying for hours.THIS IS NOT ME! I've never been this emotionally unstable. It got to a point that I became suicidal, and that's when I told my husband and he took me to the hospital. They said it was just anxiety and prescribed me xanax. I mean, we were on vacation in Spain and I was lying on the beach crying!! Crying at the beach, for Christ's sake!!! That's when I told my husband about my suicidal thoughts and we left Spain earlier than intended. I told my husband I wanted to be committed for Pysch evaluation, but he knew this wasn't me. He knew it had to be something else.
I don't have a history of mental disorders, and I've mostly been emotionally strong. Then I had this sonogram and viola...there it was, an enlarged left ovary and 2 cysts.
Has ANYONE ever had this happen with cysts and an enlarged ovary? I'm more worried about my mental state than my ovary but I'm wondering if there is a link, I'm having some kind of hormonal imbalance?
I feel war m all the time, crying one minute, being a bitch the next minute, chills up my body but mostly down my left leg, pain in lower back, and I feel crazy, too. The symptoms go on. I have an appointment to see a gynecologist but that's not for another few weeks. Can anyone relate?
I'm 28, I don't take contraceptives and only ever did once for only 8 months, I'm not pregnant, my blood work all looks good, scans of other organs look great...what gives. I'm at the end of my rope, here. I'm scared.
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shel360 enfrance
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I have been going through something similar, and i have felt crazy because both GYNs that I've seen have said cysts do not cause depression and anxiety. I have a cyst on my right ovary that is 3 cm. I am 29, not married, not on birth control, no kids, and have not had ovary issues before (that i know of). They found the cyst three months ago and my moods have been shifting regularly especially around ovulation, the week before my period, and day 5 of my period. Just like some of the other women in this post, the first day of my period was really good! so good that I told my boyfriend "wow i feel super normal today!" I made that realization before i saw these posts. Reading all of these posts has been the only thing that has made me feel not insane (other than support from my family). I plan to take steps to balance my hormones naturally but it just seems like such a long road! 😦
honestly, I've been pretty miserable because i feel like i have no control over my emotions.
I'm so glad i found this thread. At least i feel like I'm not alone any more and not totally crazy.
joanna10007 shel360
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omg going throigh this now! i have a 6.5cm cyst on my right ovary! same thing, my moods, anxiety have been worse around ovulation, a week before my period and 5th day of period. i know its been 2 years, but how are you? did you get surgery?
daisy67445 enfrance
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Hi,
I am so happy someone wrote about this and so recently. I feel I have a cyst and it is really messing with my mood. I keep thinking of death, but I know I can't actually kill myself as people really need me right now so I won't abandon them. I am depressed one day, normal the next, crying one second and full of rage the next. I am destroying my relationship and feel very low and lonely. I plan on making an appointment on Monday but the thought of spending money with no relief irritates me. I don't want to spend a thousand dollars and wind up with a prescription for ibuprofen. It is just nice to have someone to talk to. Thank you for sharing and thank you to all the ladies for responding. My ovary has hurt for 3 weeks now and eased up on my period but now it is back as well as the mood swings. I feel so low and like pure crap.
Roxx enfrance
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Ladies, has any of you got your mood and life back to normal? I have two dermal / teratoma cysts on my left ovary. I've had them for a few years and refused surgery because I've been afraid of complications. My life since shortly before my diagnosis has been a hell. I have turned from a ZEN person to a monster. The ovary / abdominal pain has also increased and extended from period days to half of month or more, with the worst around ovulation.
If I hear back from any of you that surgery fixed you, I'll get the surgery done... Please reply...
johana Roxx
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I am looking for the answer to the same question.
cailin17624 johana
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I'm on a 155 waiting list for surgery. I am going to look into the possibilty of going private. I would take it tomorrow if I could. will keep u updated if i hopefully get a date a lot sooner than 155 weeks. Can I ask what complications you are worried about?
johana enfrance
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So I first discovered that i have cysts when i was small, like 15, when i missed my periods for a couple of months. I first discovered that i have big dermoid cysts in my ovaries in 2012. I went through a surgery for the removal of dermoid cysts, something like 568 in both ovaries, in 2016. Doctors were able to save ovarian tissue. I had a very long period of depression, irritability etc before this. Pretty confused emotional state. Now i again have bilateral cysts and guess what, same psychological state. And now after reading this thread, i recall that i started having these episodes of depression, low energy, loss of drive, irritability etc after/with my first episodes of missed periods. Infact, my mental health seems inversely proportional to the size of these cysts. This is the biggest information about my life!
johana enfrance
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So I first discovered that i have cysts when i was small, like 15, when i missed my periods for a couple of months. I first discovered that i have big dermoid cysts in my ovaries in 2012. I went through a surgery for the removal of dermoid cysts, something like 568 in both ovaries, in 2016. Doctors were able to save ovarian tissue. I had a very long period of depression, irritability etc before this. Pretty confused emotional state. Now i again have bilateral cysts and guess what, same psychological state. And now after reading this thread, i recall that i started having these episodes of depression, low energy, loss of drive, irritability etc after/with my first episodes of missed periods. Infact, my mental health seems inversely proportional to the size of these cysts. This is the biggest information about my life!
chrissy51966 enfrance
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thank goodness for this forum! I thought I was going nuts!!!! between having a baby last year march , an emergency hysterectomy(kept both ovaries though) and losing my dad 3 months ago...fast forward today, I've been diagnosed with a 3cm cyst. the back pain, constant bloating and nausea have been a real challenge for me. any advise on how to deal with them? no meds seems to work. I really don't understand who I am anymore. my emotions have been all over the place and I have been so anxious ...so fearful... I just don't seem to be catching a break😔
I take 1/2 xanax daily and I've now been put on antibiotics to clear the cyst. I am just glad to know I am not alone and not going crazy! Thank you ladies for sharing your stories.
cailin17624 enfrance
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I am really glad to have found this tonight. About a year ago i was diagnosed with PCOS and a large dermoid cyst attached to my ovary. Since being diagnosed I have been struggling with PMDD. I have been experiencing extreme depression to the point where I feel like I'm struggling to function. I am also experiencing intrusive thoughts which are extremely distressing. I rang my gp in tears last month because I felt like I was at breaking point and have found myself really in need of support at times. My gp doesnt think these symptoms are related to the cyst but they must be as I never struggled with anything like this before and it cant be a coincidence. Im 25 and incredibly active and my lifestyle is often compromised by these severe symptoms. Friendships and relationships are suffering because of me struggling so hard to manage emotions and I question myself and my sanity every time I'm upset or disagree with something at work etc. I'm sometimes unsure or unable to seperate whats really bothering me and what might just be a symptom of my health issue. Im constantly paranoid of overreacting. My predicted date for surgery is over a year away and I just hope this improves after surgery and I go back to myself because as so many of you have said 'this isnt me'! Feeling embarrassed and lonely x
nikiola18292 enfrance
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Hi 😃
I had a 3cm cyst confirmed a week ago on my left ovary after i had a postmenopausal bleed, im 56, (it was like a normal period) i had all the symptoms i always got with a period, it lasted 4 days, beforehand i had PMT like i have never had before i got the period. When i had the sonograph they did mention that this might just be hormonal and not linking it to cyst!? -
After the diagnosis of a cyst i too seem to be in a pit of despair and feel incredibly emotional. So emotional and i am linking it to what's going on with my LO. I find walking and talking to family helps, although i suspect i am driving them mad half the time. I am i think almost 2 years menopause.
I am super anxious at the moment, not sure what this thing is and have got to go for a blood test later today.
I take magnesium which seems to help with anxious feelings, but im finding these emotions hard to deal with at the mo.
Hope you feel better soon.
Niki
Your_cyster enfrance
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I found this post from a google search thank God for google
After terrible (R) abdominal pain and many other hormonal imbalances as mentioned throughout this blog...
I went to ER
I felt like I was losing my mind and comfort plus pain free nights were no longer a standard for me!!!!!
That visit I was diagnosed with having a "baseball sized cyst"
I too was told that next day by one GYN that the dermoid cyst is non hormone producing which should not be a source of anxiety and depression
I got a second opinion (wanted a Womens Health Specialist)
This specialist I found is top rated and deals with these cases and surgery weekly
The specialist advised during discussion that ANY THING IS POSSIBLE with a torsion and said symptoms could occur due to the cut off blood supply in the ovary [seek advise from your own medical professional as each situation is DIFFERENT]
I am scheduled for surgery in 10 days
Hopefully to remove the Mature Teratoma cyst (which has since grown in size) and save my R ovary
We'll see when the surgeon goes in...
Let me know if you'd like me to keep you all posted