My complicated ovary
Hello people! I had an IUD inserted when I was 20. A few months later I discovered that I had several large ovarian cysts. I had surgery, but the pain continued. I went to pelvic physical therapy, which consisted of a doctor I hated sticking her hand inside me. I had regular conversations with my gynecologist, which always ended in tears. She told me that I would always have pelvic pain. I asked over and over what was going on in my body. She just said I was "a big ball of wax." I saw a pain psychologist. I had high hopes for those appointments. My sex life had become completely desolate. She didn't help. I went to all these appointments every week for a year. I stopped because I couldn't stand people telling me that I was sick and would never get better.
Now I see an acupuncturist every month. It helps with my chronic pain and makes me feel better about my situation. I have a long term boyfriend I want to marry and have lots of babies with, but my screwed up ovary and chronic pelvic pain scare me. I feel like I won't be able to do the one thing I have always wanted: have children.
I bring all this up because I don't have many (or any) people to talk about this with. I also bring it up as a cautionary tale about IUD's. Do you research. No one told me cysts could happen, so I'm telling all of you. Be careful with yourself.
I could use support and love and understanding. If you have any to spare I would greatly appreciate it.
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