Ovarian cyst - to get a scan or wait it out?

[KiraCeleste]

Hi everyone,

I’m late for my period by 5 days but have done multiple pregnancy tests which have come back negative. I have a very swollen lower abdomen which is sore when prodded and have felt quite tired for about a week. I had originally put this down to pregnancy as I’m not on contraception and the dates work out, but surely a test would’ve picked it up by now.

Does this sound like a cyst, and should I advocate for an ultrasound? The GP said to come back if there’s still no period by the weekend so I am thinking this could be my next step.

I've never been able to feel a cyst, the largest I've had is 10cm. They've never affected my cycles either.

Could it be more of a hormonal imbalance, causing you to feel bloated?

I had cysts found after a missed period, but I couldn’t feel them. An internal ultrasound will be able to confirm.

No idea! But thanks.

Thank you, I’ll see if I can get one. If the waiting list is ridiculous (likely) I’ll probably stump up the cash to go private.