The BCP will generally reduce the size of an ovarian cyst. Thus, alleviating the pain. I had a cyst recently and within the 3rd month of taking BCP's it had shrunk to almost nothing. I think this is standard procedure.
__________________ Jeannie (30) & DH, Quintin (28)
Mom to Ty (2)
~ 3 Shelties, Tabby, Montana & Lily
~ 1 Dwarf Hamster, Peaches
~ 1 Beta Fish, Nemo
PCOS Dx in 1991, no treatment
9/03 started 1000mg Glucophage XR
1/22/04 Increased to 1500mg Glucophage XR
3/05 Reluctantly started Mircette to stop a 4 month AF
5/23/05 Laparoscopy done - Diagnosed with Endometriosis Current Meds: 1500mg of Metformin ER, Mircette BCP(continuously, not taking the 4th week) & Lexapro 10mg |