I have 2 cysts on my right ovary. One is a simple cyst, meaning that it is fluid filled. These are normal and usually develop during ovulation starting as follicles. Normally these will go away on their own.The other is a hemorrhagic cyst, beaning that it is blood filled. These would usually occur in women with endometriosis. I have suspected for years that I have endo so this doesn't surprise me.
I have a follow up ultrasound on May 4 so see if they have changed. I don't know what would happen next if they haven't changed. But my FC appointment is 1 week after that.
Dr. F also mentioned that my uterus is retroflexed. I had to wait until I got home tonight to find out what that means. Essentially it is a tilted uterus.
On their own, endometriosis or a tilted uterus may not interfere with fertility. However my Aunt had both and was never able to conceive. Now, treatments have advanced over the last 30 years so I am still hopeful, but doubtful that we can do this without intervention.
I am more frustrated than anything… I have had suspicions about endometriosis for years and have been worried that it would interfere with fertility when the time came… and no Dr had been willing to do anything or look into it until it actually did cause problems… even though I am obviously in pain every month, they didn’t seem to care about the pain, and just gave me drugs to deal with the symptoms, not treat the problem.
