Ovarian cyst with recurrent pain after hysterectomy

Likewise, I am 43 and going through the same situation. I had a partial hysterectomy in 2008. For the past two months and currently, I am experience right side pain, and it has been diagnosed as ovarian cyst. The pain stopped for about two weeks, but now it is starting again. Does the cyst rupture and reoccur?

Hello GM:

The ovarian cyst could be de-compressing, leaking cyst fluid as it does so, and this fluid can cause severe but transient pain that is not a sign of damage. Or it could be twisting (this is called ovarian torsion) which IS dangerous and does require close follow-up and may well require surgical intervention. Or the cyst may be growing larger or may be infected, again both requiring close follow-up and intervention. You must report all these symptoms to your doctor immediately as the develop, as I trust you have done.

Best Regards,

Dr R