Symptoms of Ovarian Cyst
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Symptoms of an ovarian cysts can vary between the hard to miss symptoms, and the very obvious symptoms. If you think you have ovarian cysts go see your doctor, only a doctor can tell you for sure if you do in fact have an ovarian cyst. But this is an overview of some of the most common symptoms of ovarian cyst: (Note) Many ovarian cysts don’t cause symptoms.
- Irregular Menstrual Periods (or none at all)
- Infertility
- Acne
- Insulin Resistance
- High Blood Pressure
- Weight Gain
- Pain in the Lower Back, or Painful Menstrual Periods
- Pressure in Abdomen
- Problems Emptying the Bladder
- pressure, swelling, or pain in the abdomen
- pelvic pain
- dull ache in the lower back and thighs
- problems passing urine completely
- pain during sex
- weight gain
- abnormal bleeding
- nausea or vomiting
- breast tenderness
If you have these symptoms, get help right away:
- pain with fever and vomiting
- sudden, severe abdominal pain
- faintness, dizziness, or weakness
- rapid breathing
There are many other symptoms associated with both ovarian cysts and PCOS, but these are the most common. If you have any of these symptoms and you go to the doctor and discover that you do have ovarian cysts, don’t panic, there are treatment options out there for you.
One of the problems with traditional medicine is that it only treats what you can see right now, not really bothering to deal with what can come in the future. Also, many of the drugs and treatments a doctor may want to try with you can be just as damaging or painful as the cysts themselves.
Ovarian cysts will keep occurring until you find a way to prevent them. The best way to do this is with natural preventative measures. There are simple things you can do such as increasing fiber and water intake, drinking certain teas, and following certain diets that can and will help your body relieve the pain of ovarian cysts, and keep them from coming back.
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What are ovarian cysts?
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A cyst is a fluid-filled sac. They can form anywhere in the body. Ovarian cysts (sists) form in or on the ovaries. The most common type of ovarian cyst is a functional cyst.
Functional cysts often form during the menstrual cycle. The two types are:
Follicle cysts. These cysts form when the sac doesn’t break open to release the egg. Then the sac keeps growing. This type of cyst most often goes away in 1 to 3 months.
Corpus luteum cysts. These cysts form if the sac doesn’t dissolve. Instead, the sac seals off after the egg is released. Then fluid builds up inside. Most of these cysts go away after a few weeks. They can grow to almost 4 inches. They may bleed or twist the ovary and cause pain. They are rarely cancerous. Some drugs used to cause ovulation, such as Clomid® or Serophene®, can raise the risk of getting these cysts.
Other types of ovarian cysts are:
• Endometriomas (EN-doh-MEE-tree-OH-muhs). These cysts form in women who have endometriosis (EN-doh-MEE-tree-OH-suhss). This problem occurs when tissue that looks and acts like the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The tissue may attach to the ovary and form a growth. These cysts can be painful during sex and during your period.
• Cystadenomas (siss-tahd-uh-NOH-muhs). These cysts form from cells on the outer surface of the ovary. They are often filled with a watery fluid or thick, sticky gel. They can become large and cause pain.
• Dermoid (DUR-moid) cysts. These cysts contain many types of cells. They may be filled with hair, teeth, and other tissues that become part of the cyst. They can become large and cause pain.
• Polycystic (pol-ee-SISS-tik) ovaries. These cysts are caused when eggs
mature within the sacs but are not released. The cycle then repeats. The sacs continue to grow and many cysts form.
How are cysts treated?
Watchful waiting. If you have a cyst, you may be told to wait and have a second exam in 1 to 3 months. Your doctor will check to see if the cyst has changed in size. This is a common treatment option for women who:
• are in their childbearing years
• have no symptoms
• have a fluid-filled cyst
It may be an option for postmenopausal women.
Surgery. Your doctor may want to remove the cyst if you are postmenopausal, or if it:
• doesn’t go away after several menstrual cycles
• gets larger
• looks odd on the ultrasound
• causes pain
The two main surgeries are:
• Laparoscopy (lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee)—done if the cyst is small and looks
benign (noncancerous) on the ultrasound. While you are under general
anesthesia, a very small cut is made above or below your navel. A small
instrument that acts like a telescope is put into your abdomen. Then your doctor can remove the cyst.
• Laparotomy (lap-uh-ROT-uh-mee)—done if the cyst is large and may be
cancerous. While you are under general anesthesia, larger incisions are made in the stomach to remove the cyst. The cyst is then tested for cancer. If it is cancerous, the doctor may need to take out the ovary and other tissues, like the uterus. If only one ovary is taken out, your body is still fertile and can still produce estrogen.
Birth control pills. If you keep forming functional cysts, your doctor may prescribe birth control pills to stop you from ovulating. If you don’t ovulate, you are less likely to formnew cysts. You can also use Depo-Provera®. It is a hormone that is injected into muscle. It prevents ovulation for 3 months at a time.
Can ovarian cysts be prevented?
No, ovarian cysts cannot be prevented. The good news is that most cysts:
• don’t cause symptoms
• are not cancerous
• go away on their own
Talk to your doctor or nurse if you notice:
• changes in your period
• pain in the pelvic area
• any of the major symptoms of cysts
When are women most likely to have ovarian cysts?
Most functional ovarian cysts occur during childbearing years. And most of those cysts are not cancerous. Women who are past menopause (ages 50–70) with ovarian cysts have a higher risk of ovarian cancer. At any age, if you think you have a cyst, see your doctor for a pelvic exam.