It is important to note there are different types of ovarian cysts (not all cysts mean PCOS) and further ready may help in understanding:

http://www.womenshealth.gov/publicat...ian-cysts.html

ladyinpain, I am sorry for your pain and I hope all is better soon.

What you are describing does not sound anything like Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). With this syndrome irregular periods are normal, missing anywhere from one to several months.

Infertility problems is common as is hair growth on the chest, face, neck, as well as other symptoms. As stated earlier these symptoms start in the teen years. The cysts associated with PCOS are small but numerous and these cysts do not get larger.

Please speak with your Dr. for a better understanding of your female health problems.

Surgery is NOT considered as a treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Surgery could be a recommendation for other types Ovarian Cysts.