I don’t plan on having children for a few years, but I am already very nervous about being infertile. About one year ago, I had a 7cmx5cm cyst removed from my right tube. I had a laproscopy and the doctor assured me there was little damage to the tube. He also mentioned that there was a small cyst on my left ovary but that it was too small to remove.I still have pain on the right side and my doctor decided to do a repeat ultrasound a few months ago. This showed 2 cysts on my left ovary (not sure how large). Now, I am very scared of having another cyst like the first one. Also, I wonder if this is the beginning of PCOS. Has anyone had a similar experience? Also, with the cyst being on my tube, couldn’t that cause a blockage? I am looking forward to hearing what all of you think and hopefully calming my nerves a little.
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about all your stresses! I’m am not a medical professional, so I can’t say anything about tubes and blockages, but I do have PCOS. As I understand (and I may be wrong), PCOS isn’t something that just starts up at some point. It has to do with your pituitary gland not regulating your hormones properly. The cysts are not causing anything, but rather are a symptom of the hormonal balance. If you’ve never shown any other symptoms/signs of PCOS, then there’s no point in worrying about it. If you’ve had really irregular periods, that is a major sign, as well as adult acne, weight issues, and odd hair growth. And while PCOS can cause issues for fertility, it doesn’t mean you’ll have troubles. [name]Even[/name] if you have it, you can manage it somewhat by staying at a healthy weight and eating well. I would encourage you to discuss your concerns with your doctor. Ask him any questions, even the ones that may seem silly. That’s what he’s there for!
Secondly, it may not seem helpful but I try to remember the Bible verse: “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” ([name]Matthew[/name] 6:27). [name]Even[/name] if you’re not a [name]Christian[/name], it’s a good reminder that worrying about fertility won’t actually make you any more fertile in the long run. Stewing about something you can’t change right now will just make you crazy. If you aren’t ready for children yet, then worrying about having them later will only add to your stress. It’s easier said than done, but just know you’re not alone. 
Like [name]Maggie[/name] said, PCOS is a metabolic and endocrine disorder which just so happens to be associated with multiple ovarian cysts. If you have the symptoms she outlned above coupled with irregular periods, then perhaps you should worry about PCOS.
Surgery on the tube, not matter how minimal the damage, does negatively impact your fertility. It might be a very small impact, but the impact is negative as compared to never having had a cyst or its removal.
It’s always possible that at least one, maybe both, of the cysts on your ovaries were luteal cysts, which form from ruptured follicles and resolve after about three months.
@[name]Maggie[/name], well it seems like the only PCOS symptom I have is the cysts, so hopefully that isn’t a concern. Also, thanks for the bible verse. I guess I should just let God take control and worry about it later
@[name]Blade[/name], my doctor did say that I could have some kind of dye put in to check for blockages on my tube. Would you suggest that now or wait to see if I have any issues later? Hopefully that is all those new cysts were and I won’t get any more.
Thank you both for your input!
Your doctor is describing a hysterosalpingogram, which is where dye is injected via the uterus and travels up both fallopian tubes. Regardless if that tube is completely blocked, the other one should be normal and patent, giving you a normal chance at conceiving a baby from that side.