 [ Symptoms ] can you get ovarian cysts on birth control  i have been having pains in my lower left abdomen for at least a month now and my doctor told me it could be ovarian cysts i am on birth control though and i thought birth control was supposed to prevent them i have been on ortho tri cyclen for at least six months now does anyone know if it is possible to still get these cysts while on birth control  i am scheduling an ultra sound soon i just wanted to see if anyone had input for this [ Disease ] tablet gestin allylestrenol contains natural progesterone which is given for 5 days to bring about withdrawal bleeding you have not mentioned how long you have taken the drug withdrawal bleeding usually occurs 48 hours after stopping the drug to up to 7 days if you are still in that period then you should wait for your period to commence if you are over that then i suggest you to do certain tests like transvaginal sonography tsh thyroid stimulating hormone and amh anti mullerian hormone testing considering your age you could be in your perimenopause stage nearing menopause where menstrual irregularities are common revert back after the tests to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online   > <link>