Ovarian Cyst in Stroma

Good evening,

30 year old women with 2 children experienced a very long,heavy period for around 8 weeks back in November. On and off for days at a time after until January. I am very low iron so on prescribed meds of folic acid. 2 lots of bloods done and my CA125 is only at 10. I have been and had an ultrasound which found 2 cysts one in each ovary and the left one is within my stroma within my ovary. Both have vascularity present in both. Apperances aren’t typical!
 I’ve been now experiencing pelvic pain, serve swelling and bloating, lower back and side pain and no further bleeding whatsoever. I’m struggling to sleep and lie on either side. 
Got my gyno appointment on the 20th at a private hospital but the thought of being this uncomfortable and in pain for so long is taking its toll on my mental health. 

any one in the same position and can give some advice? 
any advice for pain relief to help settle me would be amazing. Paracetamol isn’t touching the sides. 

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  • Hi, hope you’re doing okay. Sorry to hear that you’re having a difficult time.

    Whilst I don’t have any info/advice on pain relief, I thought I’d message as I am in a very similar boat to you. 
    I am 25, take prescribed folic acid, and have experienced very irregular and extended bleeding also a long with some pelvic pain/pressure. My ultrasound showed a complex cyst with a solid vascular component in my left ovary, and my CA125 was only 9.

    I wondered how your gyno appointment went, and if you may have any advice / info on what to expect please? Thank you

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  • Hi, hope you’re doing okay. Sorry to hear that you’re having a difficult time.

    Whilst I don’t have any info/advice on pain relief, I thought I’d message as I am in a very similar boat to you. 
    I am 25, take prescribed folic acid, and have experienced very irregular and extended bleeding also a long with some pelvic pain/pressure. My ultrasound showed a complex cyst with a solid vascular component in my left ovary, and my CA125 was only 9.

    I wondered how your gyno appointment went, and if you may have any advice / info on what to expect please? Thank you

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