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Can Ovarian Cysts Cause Anxiety?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

I have a hemorrhagic cyst right now. I am used to cysts and get them a lot, but for some reason my anxiety has been through the roof lately. I'm not anxious about the cyst, just about life in general. Can a cyst trigger anxiety? I'm thinking hormonally somehow? My period just ended a few days ago, so I can't blame my anxiety on pms!

October 10, 2016
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you so much! Yes my horomones go are all over the place I’m considering birth control to maybe help with that? Was going to speak to the Endo about it and see what they think.. I definitely have been all over the place since I haven’t been able to exercise since I have such a big cyst on my right ovary! So I’m hoping soon I’ll be able to get back to my active lifestyle that very much keeps me sane lol! Thank you! I also have anxiety disorder but I never actually been diagnosed but I like to keep it under control by meditation exercising reading writing and drawing 😇 I appreciate your response!!

October 14, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hi! I'm still not sure. I have since found out I have generalized anxiety disorder, so I get anxious at all different times. I did have surgery with an endo specialist and have physically been much better since this post. While I still have hormonal issues which affect me emotionally, there is no longer as strong as a connection between my anxiety and my endometriosis. I've also been on anti-anxiety meds, which have really helped. Hope you get some answers soon.

October 13, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Julie did you ever get an answer for this?? Anything that helped you get through this situation??

October 11, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

That was gonna be my guess is its messing with your hormones hence the anxiety

October 10, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hi Julie pls update, did u have surgery or cysts shrink with medicine? Pls reply

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