Ruptured Ovarian Cyst

Collapsing pain (my daughter).

I had this over 40 years ago so although medical treatment may have changed I'm sure the symptoms are the same.
Around teatime I was seized by a sudden and excruciating pain in the right side of my abdomen. When that subsided I was left with intermittent pain. I had no idea what was going on but I had a warm bath before going to bed and having a very disturbed night. The next morning I went to the GP who suspected appendicitis and sent me home with instructions to go to A&E when it got worse. At the hospital they agreed with the GP's diagnosis but when they operated my abdomen was full of blood from a ruptured ovarian cyst. They removed my appendix and the cyst. I had no idea I had a cyst but the pain was acute and recovery was rather slow and uncomfortable. Thank heavens for my Mum who came to look after everyone, including a newborn. I wish you well Sparklefizz

Thank you Sarnia for all that info. My son has just arrived so will answer later.

Get onto the NHS number while you are waiting.

This happened to me many years ago. I had intermittent but worsening pain in my lower left side. My GP referred me to hospital for investigation. The consultant I saw subjected me to a very rough internal and external examination and said I needed a laparoscopic investigation for a suspected ovarian cyst. That night I was in awful pain until I suddenly felt something pop. After that there was no more pain and I cancelled my hospital appointment because I felt it was obvious what had happened. I had no more symptoms. But, I guess I was very lucky there was no bleeding.
I hope your daughter recovers quickly.

Years ago I had what turned out to be an ovarian cyst which the gynaecologist registrar insisted for months was me being constipated! Only when I underwent what was supposed to be an exploratory did the truth be revealed. I had to have a complete hysterectomy and lost both ovaries too. I was 36 so a very early menopause for me! listen to your bodies girls and always, always insist on a second opinion.

I had this.
I was seventeen and in the upper sixth doing my A levels.

I came home from school in severe pain.
My mother took me to the A and E department and I was operated on the same night.
This was early November and I didn't return to school till the new term in January.

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.