So, I (28F) just got diagnosed with an endometriosis cyst about an hour ago (around 11 AM in my place). I went to the doctor by myself and I was very shocked, I didn't ask many things, just nodded with everything the doctor said. The doctor said it's a big cyst, about 10cm and the option will be surgery.

Now, my boyfriend is abroad and we have 12 hours difference, so he was already asleep when this happened and I don't want to tell my family about this. My parents constantly show me unhealthy coping mechanisms with grief/bad news. It is something that I am still work on it but I have built a habit of not telling them any bad news nor I show negative feelings in front of them. Also, I don't want them to intervene with my own option on how I want to be treated with this condition.

I cried on my way home and was very scared. I really want to put surgery as my last option instead of first. Is there anyone here experiencing the same? Is there any alternative way to improve my condition? Lifestyle? Food/diet? Multivitamins?

For context, I have been in an irregular cycle and painful period since high school, I had checked it back then but I was told everything was fine. So I usually just manage my lifestyle and the period pain is getting better over the years. I also got another ultrasound about 2,5 years ago and it was clear too.

Any suggestions is highly appreciated. I am feeling very down and really considering to take my time off from work to process everything that happened.

Thank you 🫶🏾