I don't know if this is just a really bad postpartum period (it's my first) or if I should call the doctor ASAP.

I've had cysts for the last two years. Pretty large ones (7-9 cm). I got one while I was pregnant, but it started to shrink. Last time they checked it was down to 7 cm.

I got my first postpartum period Wednesday, and the cramps kept me home and on the postpartum painkillers. It was pretty intense (the cramps radiated down to my knees).

They went away yesterday, but on my way to work today they came back pretty intense, and somewhat localized on the side where the cyst was.

I'm still bleeding, so the logical part of my brain says it's probably just a bad period. But if you had a cyst burst or torse, did it feel like menstrual cramps? Have you had one burst while you were on your period?

I've had cysts "go away"...but if they've burst it's never been bad enough that I considered going to the doctor...