I'm having a bit of an issue at the moment and I am hoping I can hear from some ladies who may have had the same issue. Let me start by saying I have seen my doctor once for this before my symptoms got this bad, and I am going to call tomorrow to make an appointment to see her again. I am just a worry wort and would like to get some sort of idea or more information as to what I am dealing with here.
Anyway! I'm 20 years old and have been on birth control since around 12-13 due to a diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (or PMDD). I was originally on the Depo shot for a few years where I had no periods or spotting at all. I went on the pill for about a year and now have been back on the Depo shot since. Up until about a week ago, I have had no spotting or bleeding at all. Now last Sunday I had horrible stomach cramping for about an hour, then I got sick and felt fine. Afterwards, I noticed I was spotting. About a year ago I was feeling what I thought might be an ovarian cyst on my right ovary but I had no pain and forgot about it for the most part. Now after I noticed I was spotting I have had pain in that same area. Thursday I went to the doctor, tested negative for pregnancy and a UTI and was told to come back if the bleeding continues, which it has. Since the doctor visit (Thursday morning, it is now Sunday night), I have had more stomach cramping that usually leads to vomiting and have been constipated on and off since. At times I feel fine, can eat whatever I want and am feeling wonderful...other times I have a piece of toast and am instantly in pain.
My initial thought was an ovarian cyst that ruptured, I thought that was the stomach cramping and why I was spotting randomly. Now with these new symptoms and them still being around, but coming and going, I am not sure what to think. Has anyone who has experienced having ovarian cysts comment on this? Was your experience anything like mine, or does this seem like something completely different? As I said, I am going to call my doctor tomorrow morning but I am a bit worried and would like to go into my appointment with some sort of idea as to what may be happening.
Sorry this ended up being so long, but I hope someone read it and has some advice for me. Thanks!
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