Ovarian cyst, could I have endo also?

[LeePG]

Hey looking for advice.

I'm 29 year old, had a baby Sept 2019 and ever since I had him I've suffered with alot of abdominal pain. I put it down to having an emergency c-sec so didn't actually visit the doc about this till a whole year later after a few months of very painful sex (during & after) vomiting randomly near my period & unusual bowel movements (sorry TMI)

I got referred for a scan which showed a cyst on my left ovary that is 8cm in size, the doc then called me in for a blood test ca125, results of this came back slightly raised but never had a chance to speak with a doctor about them, and I've been referred to the gyn. Sadly my initial appointment cancelled due to covid and rescheduled for 11th of Jan.

Recently I'm suffering from extreme fatigue, I know I have a baby who is very active but this tiredness is another level. I've been reading up on endo and I feel the symptoms are similar, would the ultra sound have picked up on if I had endometriosis? I don't think a cyst would cause this kind of tiredness? Any experience welcome I'm at my wits end and worried also about the possibility of ovarian cancer.

[PurpleSynesthesia]

Morning sweetie,

Yes, endometriosis can develop after a C-section; endo is attracted to scar tissue & there's plenty of that when a major abdominal surgery has been performed. I get a lot of pain where my appendix was removed back in 1999.

I'm not sure about the symptoms from a huge 8cm cyst, but would be inclined to say that it wouldn't affect your bowels & that's more likely to be endo.

An ultrasound is super unlikely to show anything like endo. An MRI can show deep endo, but the only definitive way to be diagnosed is via laparoscopy.

There are lots of lovely ladies on here who have experience with all you're describing - I, myself, am waiting for my first, diagnostic laparoscopy, after years of being ignored & mislabelled.

Search back through previous posts, keep a symptom diary to see cycle links, keep being persistent with the GP & push for the right treatment.

Make sure you take some time out to enjoy your baby & trying not to worry over your symptoms - those early days/ weeks/ months are tough & lovely & over so blinkin' fast.

All the best xx