Very serious woman issue question ..pls help?

Question

ok what i am about to explain 1st happened in Dec.

It then happened in about April/May time then once in July and once the other day.

I am 20, silm and average height and have had my period since i was 9/10 (unfortunatly).

Anyways, in the above mentioned times, i got severe pains in my lower stomach and to the right on the 1st day of my period. the last time i got it (aug) was way before my period is even due.

The pain gets so much that i get dizzy, temp rises so high, start shaking and vomiting. The docs have told me its just normal period pains.

I have suffered with period pains (cramps) but nothing that a pain killer cant deal with. What i am getting now is a lot worse and usually makes me scream in pain.

It feels like a lump is moving back and forth and sometimes spreads to my lower back.

Im booked in for a gyno on wed and its my first time.. so i want to be prepared.

Any idea on what it could be? Just to help get a better understanding and so i can be prepared to know how severe it is...

My mum assumes its smoething to do with my ovaries but i think its my iron (im anemic) ... but no idea atm :(

Thanks

SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE..

Answer 1

Sounds like you might have a cyst in your fallopian tubes. I know exactly how you feel and the pain you are describing. The cysts are not life threatening, but can be very painful. You're gyno might send you for an ultra sound to determine what is wrong. Its good to here you are going to the doctor as its best to inform yourself from someone who can actually tell you whats wrong. Best of luck.

Answer 2

The main thing you need to do is not let the doctor get away with dismissing your pain by saying, "It's just normal period pains."  Pain that severe is not normal.  If your gyno doesn't know what it is, insist on tests to determine the cause.  Good luck!

Answer 3

I know that with me  at certain times it is brutal.  But I have figured it down to be that you alternate ovaries every month.  some months are a walk in the park others watch out.  You doc will probably put you on some birth control.  This will help with the length of periods and also the intensity.  Relax at the doc.  you will be fine.

Answer 4

You've taken the best step by making an appointment with a doctor. Try not to panic before you go in. It could be nothing more than your body changing as you get older or it could be endometriosis or maybe cysts. A great site I use is WebMd. Make sure you tell the doctor how frightened you are and if this is your first gyno exam, make them aware that you are nervous about THAT too! (if you are)

I wish you all the best and again, try to stay calm and not assume it's something super bad until you see the doctor.

Answer 5

I don't want to worry you, but could possibly be some sort of cancer.

Or it could be some sort of non-cancerous growth that needs to be removed.

Would you please update this question after your apt. and let us know what the Dr. said.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

go to webmd.com and put in your symptoms to get some medically-sound ideas. good luck!

Answer 7

does sound like a cyst. ive had one and they can be pretty painful

Answer 8

i have no idea maybe it has somthing to do with the ovaries, like when your cycle is happening but i have no idea

good luck though!

Answer 9

i think your mum is right, it might be something wrong with your ovaries . i don`t know what but its a good thing that you are seeing a doctor. i really hope is nothing serious........

Answer 10

could be ruptured cyst. Look it up on-line it sounds like it. My friend has ovarian cyst and they can be very painful. The doctor may remove them or shrink them with meds.

Answer 11

I have polycystic ovary disease, and my periods got worse and worse until I went into shock (like what you describe) and finally went on birth control pills (I was 19--my periods had been normal since I started menstruating at age 12, but they got really irregular and painful when I turned 18.)

Like the name implies, polycystic ovaries have a whole bunch of small cysts (they're eggs that don't get released during menstruation, so cysts form around the egg follicles.)

It's treated mainly with birth control pills to keep you from ovulating at all (you may need to try a few kinds until you get a good formula) and possibly some metformin (Glucophage) if you have issues with insulin resistance (I do.)

Look up some stuff on PCOS and ask your doc about all your symptoms.  PCOS can be treated fairly well with meds (it can cause a few infertility issues, but that can usually be cleared up with a couple of courses of fertility drugs if you want to get pregnant.)

Sounds familiar.  Yes, PCOS can be bad, and there's no cure, but it can be treated and you can probably get relief.  Get some tests run (hormone levels, ultrasounds, etc.) to rule out other conditions, of course.