Im 19 years old and I really need some help. I have been sexually active for about a year,but. recently I have experienced abdominal pain on my right . I first thought might have been my apendix. I went to the hospital they did a pregnancy test it all came back negative. They also did blood work and a mammogram. after everything they told me I had a cyst that ruptured but whe they gave me my discharge papers it was about Pelvic inflammatory disease. I don't know what it is.. I googled it and all the information is scaring me.. can it be that the ruptured cyst caused PID ?? Someone help me pleaseee
Can a ruptured cyst cause pelvic inflammatory disease?
Question posted by lisseth123 on 21 Oct 2012
Last updated on 22 October 2012 by suzanne66
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4 Answers
suzanne66
23 Oct 2012
Here are some links for you:
https://www.drugs.com/cg/pelvic-inflammatory-disease.html
https://www.drugs.com/condition/ovarian-cysts.html
sheila7281
22 Oct 2012
I suggest you make an appt. with your GYN doctor. They can do a f-up ultrasound to make sure the cyst has dissolved. They can also test you for all types of infections. A ruptured cyst is very painful. If it is a hemmoragic cyst it could take months to dissolve completely. But a pelvis ultrasound could rule that or any other issues. Did they do a CT scan on you? Make sure you get a copy of all the tests and reports that were done at the hospital. Or check with your GYN office and see if they can access the reports. A lot of doctors today can access reports done at the hospital. I worked OB/GYN as a nurse for half my nursing career. It is also possible this is a GI issue. Start with the GYN first since they said you had a cyst. Just know most cyst dissolve on there own during ovulation but not always. if this is not a GYN issue then they might suggest you see a GI doctor. Do not be afraid to make appts. with both doctors to be checked out totally.
Sometimes it takes a while to get an appt. And never be afraid to talk to your PCP for she can order tests while you wait to see a GYN or DI.
I really hope you feel better soon. Keep us informed.
Sheila7281
lisseth123
22 Oct 2012
Thank you Sheila7281 . All they did was a mammogram. They did blood work and I suppose if I had anything bad they would have told me .. Right ? The thing is I always have suffered from very pain full periods . When I was younger I would always be in the hospital from the pain. Tomorrow morning IM going to call the hospitals gyn but I was told that I had to make an appointment. Since I have a very big problem with anxiety soon IM ask for them to steady explain it to me . Once again thank you
sheila7281
22 Oct 2012
Not sure why they only did a mammogram. With a history of painful periods you should definetly see a GYN. Make sure they have you do a pelvic ultrasound. Bit uncomfortable for you need a full bladder but they can see a lot. The ER is not always the best solution for on going medical problems. A specialist would be much more helpful. They might even consider birth control to manage your menses and help with the pain. Your problem could be something easy to resolve. Your at the age (or by 18 or sexual active) when a women should have yearly exams including pap smears and breast check. Remember there are clinics to help if you do not have insurance. Can you talk to your Mom or a older realitive? They might know a good doctor for you to make an appt. Do not be afraid. A lot of what is happening to you happens to so many women. Ease your worry and talk to a close friend or realtive and see if they can go to the doctor with you.
let me know what happens tomorrow.
Sheila7281
lisseth123
22 Oct 2012
They did the mammogram.with my bladder full and then empty then they used the long probe. I had to tell my mother but like any mother she was upset that IM no longer a virgin. I spoke toone friends but it just made me feel like Ughh . None of my friends approved of my ex so it doesn't help. I really appreciate your words Sheila7281. I really help.all goes well
sheila7281
22 Oct 2012
I am pretty sure they did a pelvis ultrasound not a mammogram on you. Your Mom and friends shoudl be worried about your healh issues and spend less time commentding on your ex boyfriend. The issue is not him. Remind them this is about you and what is done is done, you just want to feel better. I hope they can be the Mom and friend you need. When one is not well you do not need someone telling you what they do not like.
Sheila721
lisseth123
22 Oct 2012
You are so right :/ my mother is coming around but the fear of having something just keeps growing. Later today I should have a definite answer to my worries. Once again thank you sheila7281
Inactive
21 Oct 2012
Dear Lisseth, welcome to the site. I suggest you contact the facility who handled the vist. Both ovarian cysts rupturing, and PID, would cause pain, but usually with PID, there would be other symtoms or infection, such as fever and nausea, in the case of PID. An ovarian cyst can cause sharp pain and additional pain when it bursts. Sometime ladies need surgery for other cysts or to help control bleeding. It is possible you had an infected cyst break and it caused PID, but if that were the case, I think you would have had enough symptoms to see a dr, but the time it burst, but you also could just have both conditons at the same time. Ovarian cyst ruptures can be extremely painful. Did they give you antibiotics, as you should have been given antibiotics if you have PID? PID can comes from different infections and also follow a female surgery. Either way, it should be treated if you have it.
Some girls have a tendency to have ovarian cysts because it runs in the family, it runs in ours. Birth control pills, can shrink, eliminate or prevent ovarian cysts, if they run in yours. Since we can not actually see the report the facility gave you, I think it is going to be impossible for any of us to say for sure if you have one or the other, or both or if the Possible PID cause a cyst to burst, or from a bursting cyst. Look on the report, does it say you had an elevated white count, or directions for follow up treatment by a regular gyn dr? Even with birth control pills keeping you from getting pregnant, you can still be exposed to bacteria or std's that could cause PID. If you did have signs of PID and they suspected that is what it was, they should have given antibiotics and also asked you to follow up with a gyn dr. Condoms will help prevent instances of stds. Douching frequently can also sometimes cause infections in the female areas to spread upwards to the tubes or become worse. Do NOT douche, this will be very bad for you right now, if it is either condition. Patti
lisseth123
21 Oct 2012
all I have had is abdominal pain no fever or nausea. the papers just gave an explanation about pid. im so scared because the papers said that it can make me infertile. The gave me antibiotics (doxycycline hyclate 100) to just take for a week . Is it is a pid what will happen? wil that mean I have an std omg .
Inactive
21 Oct 2012
Hon, I know you are scared. It does't mean you definitely will be infertile, they have to list ALL warnings of what can happen, doesn't mean it will tho. Please see a gyn, family planning clinic, or. Local health clinic, let them check you and explain what is going on. If you are in school, your school may have a clinic. If you are sexually active, be smart, see a dr, get protection, birth control and condoms, and let proper medical personnel educate you and help you prevent physical problems. Ask you mom if she knows if any other females in your family have had cysts. If so. It likely was a cyst, but the antibiotics may have been a safety net since it burst. Patti
lisseth123
21 Oct 2012
Thank you Patti . I hope everything goes well . I just feel used by the guy but once again thank you
kaismama
21 Oct 2012
No, and if you have PID they should have put you on an antibiotic. I've never heard of a rupture cyst causing a PID. The most common cause is an STD. I would suggest seeing a gynecologist.
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