I have an ovarian dermoid cyst, discovered a couple few years ago at 3cm, was 4cm last June and recently measured 7cm. Was initially found due to a scan because of lower abdominal pain. The pain has always been a cramp type pain and now had it for years.
However the last couple days I keep getting really sharp pain on the right side where the cyst is, its not there all the time but comes and goes for a few minutes at a time. Its intense pain but it does eventually ease off. Is this anything to be concerned about or is this normal? Looking online some places say it could be torsion but wouldnt that hurt constantly? Is pain normal given that its larger and expected?
I am currently waiting for a referral but could be several months and then I imagine if they decide to remove it, will be several more months, so just trying to figure out what is normal pain to expect and when to try and see someone. If the pain increases then I will speak to my GP but its a nightmare to speak to or see anyone so trying not to unless necessary.