estria

Hi Mukadzy,

A 2 cm ovarian cyst is probably just a normal follicular cyst that will go away in the next three menstrual cycles. Having one cyst does not mean you have PCOS. All women have follicular cysts on their ovaries .. they contain eggs that are released into the fallopian tubes at ovulation. See about going to a followup ultrasound to ensure that the cyst has disappeared.

PCOS normally goes with a host of other symptoms such as hirsutism, high blood pressure, diabetes, irregular periods, tendency towards weight gain etc.. The usual sign on an ultrasound is a necklace like pattern of small cysts on the ovaries. I say normally and usual because not every person fits the book definition of PCOS. In your case, you have a small cyst (I assume that it is a simple cyst, right ? ie. filled with fluid and nothing else) which is most likely a follicular cyst that all women get. If the cyst is not gone in 3 months or if it has changed in any way, then you need to investigate further.

I myself have an 8.5 cm simple cyst on my left ovary AND I am hirsute (facial hair). However, a diagnosis of PCOS has not been made after many blood tests etc.. My sister also has a tendency towards facial hair (although not as much as me) and we are mediterranean in origin so most likely, the facial hair is a cultural thing.

Talk to your doctor about this. Unless you are truly PCOS and you are having irregular periods, your doctor will most likely not recommend the pill so I think you are safe on that score.

Take care and good luck with your doctor's appointment.

Estria