Ruptured ovarian cyst

[PelucaPastora83]

Hi all.

Does anyone have experience of a ruptured ovarian cyst and recovery time?

2.5 weeks ago, 111 advised I visit A&E as they suspected I had appendicitis. A&E junior doctor said I was constipated 🤬 but it was soon discovered I had a ruptured ovarian cyst and I had a pelvis full of blood.

Decided not to operate and I’m waiting for a follow up scan appointment.

The doctor said it could be up to 4 weeks before I feel 100% normal but I’m nowhere near feeling 100%. I still have awful cramps low in my pelvis (like endometriosis pain) and I get severe sharp pains at the side of the rupture.

Anyone else have any experience of recovery? Work are understanding and GP happy to sign me off but I just want to feel some improvement, you know?

Thank you x

[blueelizabeth]

Yes, I’ve had this experience! And it really, REALLY takes time to heal from it. Your body has just had a trauma. I attach the best description of this I’ve seen, which helps put it in perspective. Don’t feel you need to rush the healing process.

Shepperson Mills and Vernon - Endometriosis

[PelucaPastora83 in reply to blueelizabeth]

Thank you so much for this. Nice to know I’m not alone snd not going mad.

[PelucaPastora83 in reply to blueelizabeth]

I can’t find the description you mentioned? X

[Acsk]

For me doc said the free pelvic fluid takes at least 6 weeks to subside. For me I needed at least a week for the main symptoms to calm down. All I remember is the next period after the cyst ruptured was especially painful

[PelucaPastora83 in reply to Acsk]

Yes I am dreading my period I have to say! I’m not in as much pain as I was but simple things like taking a shower and having to bend to pick up shampoo etc is painful. Thank you for your reply x

[Acsk in reply to PelucaPastora83]

I hope you'll be in tip top shape soon! ☺️