Kayley

I'll start from the begining I was almost 16 and I discussed with a doctor at my local family planning clinic about using another method of contraception, aposed to using the pill which I had been taking up untill this point i looked at the options avaliable to me and decided on the contraceptive implant (implanon) which I would use for the next three years.

Everything seamed to be fine for the first twelve months untill my periods became very irregular and erratic, which I'd not experienced before so I visited my g.p who recommended I use a low dose contraceptive pill to regulate them again. I took the low dose pill for three months and it didnt make any difference, infact I developed two urinary tract infections while i was using them so I stoped taking them and my g.p perscribed me with antibiotics to clear up the infection.

After this things went from bad to worse and I was always back and forth to the doctors with breast problems abdominal discomfort and yet another urinary tract infection. I had always been healthy up untill using the implant and I presumed this was the reason behind most of the problems I had been experiencing, I started gaining a lot of wait but only in my stomach and couldnt lie on my front in bed. I thought I may be pregnant so I took a home pregnancy test it came back negative. I was confused as I hadn't had a period for nearly 3 months, but the day after the test my period came and lasted for 10days. I came to the conclusion I was eating to much and needed to loose weight, although I hadnt changed my eating habbits whilst putting on weight, so I went on a strict diet I cut out caffeine and surgary drinks and opted for water most of the time I ate salads daily yoghurt and fruit instead of snacks and after 2months of trying to loose weight nothing happened I didnt loose a single pound infact I'd put on another six.

By this time my implant was due out in six months time so I decided to have it removed early, I was convinced it was making me fat. On returning to the family planning clinic the doctor told me she wasnt completly comfortable about removing the implant, as it had appeared to be inseted rather deeply under the skin.

So I was referred to a gynecologist at my local hostpital a month later, by this time I had gained yet more weight and looked about six months pregnant. Family were even asking me if I was, I went to the appointment and discussed having the implant removed early and the reasons why I wanted to do it, but whilst having my consultation the gyne had noticed my stomach and asked if she could examine me, I said yes she raised suspicion that I may be pregnant and felt my stomach she looked confused.

I explained to her I couldnt lie on my front without it hurting and that I'd been trying to loose weight. She sent me for an ultra sound scan right there and then and that was when it was discovered I had two ovarian cysts, one on each ovary the cyst on my right ovary was massive 26cm and had caused my kidneys and bladder to swell it all made sense now all the problems I had been experiencing.

I was really upset and couldnt believe this was happening to me at 18 years old. I was next told I would need surgery to remove the large cyst and probably my right ovary. I was devestated.

I was sent for blood tests and I was in for surgery four weeks later I had the operation to remove the cyst and ovary and I also had the implant removed. 10pints of fluid were drained from the cyst and I now have a large scar along my bikini line I was in hostpital for four long days and struggled with everything when I got home, bathing, climbing stairs and I felt awful.

I went for a follow up appointment about 12weeks ago. I was internally scanned to check everything was ok however the cyst on my left ovary which was only 3cm before my operation, and what the doctors presumed would have dissapeared on its own by now has accutally grown by 4cm.

So I now have only one ovary with a 7cm cyst it and have been told my next appointment will be in four months time to look at it again. I am worried because it is growing so rapidly.

I am scared of loosing my fertility and I am convinced it wont dissapear on it's own, so I have done some research and discovered if I am to concieve now even with the cyst I have, it shouldnt affect a baby.

So I have been trying for a 2months now but with no success yet. I feel like nobody wants to help me or explain any thing properly e.g my doctor or gyne, I feel upset because I dont understand why this is happening to me, or what is causing it and regardless of what people think I am trying to concieve now, incase I dont have the option to do so naturally in the future.

To any body else that has suffered with similar problems or has knowledge and information on this subject I'd really like to speak to you or hear from you. Thankyou for taking the time to read this

cant wait to speak to you all.

Kayley x :)

Good luck and ******Babydust****** to everyone ttc x

and lots of *******stickyglue***** to those already preggo. x