Lou,
Ovarian cysts are common with a lot of people even thoses that don't have lupus. The pill helps with the discomfort that accompanies the cysts and can even help with not developing more. You should have them watched from time to time to make sure that they are not causes extra problems as they can. In my family alone there are 15 of the females that have the cysts. My daughter has them so bad that when here period is here it makes them flare very badly, she spends the first couple days in bed with a heating pad. Best of luck and I hope you feel well soon.