How do you know if you have an ovarian cyst?

i am on the pill so my periods are regular but i for the past two cycles i have had sparp pains on the lower right hand side. its not constant but everyday i get a sharp pain here and there and its always in the same place. could i have a cyst?

How do you know if you have an ovarian cyst?
The only way to know for sure would be to tell your doctor of these pains, and he/she will order an ultrasound to take a look and see what's possibly causing the problem.





While it might be a cyst, it might also be endometriosis, or perhaps appendicitis (being on the right side), or maybe just gas. Only a doctor can help to diagnosis...don't assume a diagnosis for yourself
Reply:If you're on your period, how do you know they aren't menstrual cramping...?





The only way you can know for sure is to have your doctor do an ultrasound of your abdomen and look for one. It's possible that you have one, but no one online can tell you.
Reply:Make sure to have a regular pap smear and talk to your OB/GYN about any problems with periods, bad cramping, etc.
Reply:Not likely to be a cyst if you are on the pill since the pill supresses ovulation. May be cramping, but if it's consistently on your lower right side it very well may be appendicitis which should be ruled out immediately! If you get nausea/ vomiting, a fever, or increased pain go to the ER ASAP. If it ruptures you can get a terrible infection called peritonitis.


Hope this helps.
Reply:Cysts hurt constantly, sometime it hurts more than other times, but still always hurts. You could also have something going on with your apendix, its rare, but my sister had that problem, her appendix was infected but it only bothered her during her cycle, she eventually had to get it removed.