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Ovarian Cysts

a1sacch

By a1sacch
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a1sacch Rookie
a1sacch
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Hi all:

Im not newly diagnosed (was so in May of 04) and im still young. im only 20. but ive been reading a lot lately about ovarian cysts for women with celiacs and troubles getting pregnant. Im not trying or anything, i just want to know what Im up against. and if anyone did have troubles, etc?

Anything is apprecaied.

thanks

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NicoleAJ Enthusiast
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I had ovarian cysts constantly before my diagnosis, and often they would burst, causing unbelievable pain that required high doses of narcotic painkiller from the doctor. My doctor prescribed hormonal contraceptive because you cannot develop a cyst if you are not ovulating. I've been on the ring for 4 years to prevent ovarian cysts, but when I get married in March, I'm planning starting natural family planning. I'm not sure if the cysts will return or not--this will be an experiment. Where is this info that you've found on celiacs and ovarian cysts? I'd really like to take a look at it. Thanks.

Babygirl6915 Explorer
Babygirl6915
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I have had cysts since I was 17 & thus have also been on the pill sice I was 17. When I decided to go gluten-free I also quit my pill. At 24 I relized I had no idea what post puberty life was like without the pill. I have had some cyst reoccurances but I feel much better overall. Maybe one day i will go back on the pill to help with the cysts (i dont need it for BC, boyf had chemo & radiation so no potential babies for me!) but for right now I am enjoying the lack of overwhemling hormones!

Cherry Tart Apprentice
Cherry Tart
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I had problems w/ cysts as soon as I went off the pill. I'm not sure if it's celiac related or not. I have been trying to get pregnant for the past two years w/ no luck. Hopefully, it's just me and others have had better luck :(

Rosewynde Rookie
Rosewynde
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I had Polycystic Ovarian Disease (which I assume is the same thing) after coming off of birth control at 24. It caused very high male hormones to run rampant through my system and stopped my period for several months. I was sent to an endocrinologist's who tried something new he'd heard about from other doctors. He put me on a Diabetic med that had a side effect of reducing the male hormones. It worked for me, my period started back up, and I got pregnant. I've not had any problems since the birth of my first child and I've since then had a second child. It's been 9 years since I went through that.

dally099 Contributor
dally099
Posted

HI, ive had cysts since my teens. would send me to the ER when they burst. the pill was a disaster for me only made the bleeding worse. i was better off the pill and so we have 4 kids but once that was done (having kids) i had my hysterectomy which i think is what made the celiac kick in but still worth it, if you have a tough time get in to the gyne guy and get checked :P

noglute Newbie
noglute
Posted

Hi, I was diagnosed with gluten sensitivity & ovarian cyst May 2007. Never been on the pill so I'd also be very interested to know if there is a link to gluten.

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