What are ovarian cysts? Causes and symptoms of ovarian cysts
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See more about:
* Causes of ovarian cysts
* Symptoms of ovarian cyst
* Treatment of ovarian cysts
* Types of ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid filled sacs that are similar to blisters. Ovarian cysts are common among women during their reproductive years and are growths that form in the organs of size of an almond on each side of the uterus. Most types of ovarian cysts are harmless and disappear without any treatment.
What causes ovarian cysts?
The normal function of the ovaries is to produce an egg every month. During the process of ovulation, a cyst-like structure called a follicle is formed inside the ovary. The mature follicle ruptures when an egg is released during ovulation. The Corpus leteum is formed from the follicle empty and if no pregnancy occurs, the Corpus leteum dissolves. This process is not completed properly sometimes causing the most common type of ovarian cyst - functional ovarian cysts.
Abnormal ovarian cysts such as dermoid cysts, cystadenoma cysts, endometrioma cysts, and polycystic ovarian disease often occur as a result of an imbalance of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone).
Types of ovarian cysts
* Functional Cysts
These normal cysts will often shrink and disappear within two or three menstrual cycles. Because this type of cyst forms during ovulation occurs rarely in postmenopausal women because the eggs are no longer producing more.
* Dermoid Cysts
Ovarian cysts that are filled with various types of tissues including hair and skin.
* Cysts Endometrioma
These cysts are also known as chocolate cysts or endometriosis and form when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus attaches to the ovaries.
* Cystadenoma Cysts
Here are ovarian cysts that turn cells on the outer surface of the ovaries
* Polycystic ovarian disease
Cysts that form from a buildup of follicle cysts that make the ovaries to thicken. These cysts cause the ovaries to enlarge and create a thick outer covering that can prevent ovulation occurs and are often the cause of fertility problems.
What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?
Ovarian cysts often do not cause any symptoms but when symptoms are present, ovarian cysts can cause pain and numbness or a sense of fullness or pressure in the abdomen. Pain during sex can also sometimes indicate the presence of ovarian cysts. Pain or pressure is caused by a number of factors such as size, bleeding or bursting of a cyst which irritates the abdominal tissues, or torsion (twisting of a cyst) which can block blood flow to the cyst. Other symptoms of ovarian cysts that can occur include delayed periods, irregular or unusually painful. If you experience a stretching of your abdomen or any other symptoms, or suspect you might have ovarian cancer, notify your doctor immediately.
How are ovarian cysts diagnosed?
Unless symptoms are present, ovarian cysts typically are diagnosed during an annual pelvic exanimación. Other diagnostic tests such as ultrasound and laparoscopy, may be used if your doctor detects any abnormalities or potential ovarian cancer
What are the treatments for ovarian cysts?
Treatment of ovarian cysts depends on several factors including: the size and type of cyst, the woman's age and general health, her pregnancy plans for the future, and what symptoms you are experiencing. The earlier detection of ovarian cysts is the least invasive treatment. It is often advised young women not experiencing any symptoms of waiting two or three months to see if the cysts dissolve themselves. In most cases, functional ovarian cysts will dissolve without any intervention or treatment. Occasionally, doctors choose to prescribe oral contraceptives or hormones to shrink functional ovarian cysts. Functional cysts are rare in women who use oral contraceptives since this method of birth control prevents ovulation.
Oral contraceptives are not effective treatment for other types of benign ovarian cysts but offer some protection against bad ovarian cysts (ovarian cancer). Surgery is sometimes necessary to treat ovarian cysts that are unresponsive to hormonal treatment. The cases that might require surgery include ovarian cysts that do not disappear after a few menstrual cycles and extremely large cysts.
Ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women found or that cause symptoms such as pain or severe bleeding, and ovarian cysts that have been twisted often require a surgical procedure.
The surgical procedure required depends on a number of factors, but found ovarian cysts in early require less extensive surgery. The surgery may involve anything from simply removing the cyst to remove the ovary, or in some severe cases a hysterectomy is recommended. Even if your doctor discuss the procedure with you, you should be aware that the exact degree of the surgery may not be known until the operation is in progress.
Things to remember about ovarian cysts
Because ovarian cysts often do not cause any symptoms, it is especially important for women who have had recent cysts become regular pelvic examinations. Women who have previously had ovarian cysts are at higher risk of other cysts. Endometriosis can be worsened by the presence of ovarian cysts and sometimes increases the likelihood of oophorectomy (removal of both ovaries). In the unusual case of malignant ovarian cysts, early treatment offers the highest hope of recovery.
Women who develop ovarian cysts after menopause are more likely to have them malignant. Remember, if you experience any fullness, or a feeling of pressure or discomfort in your pelvic area, call your doctor promptly. Remember it is detected before the ovarian cyst, the higher the likelihood of complete recovery. Remember to consult your doctor if you suspect ovarian cancer also.
See more about:
* Causes of ovarian cysts
* Symptoms of ovarian cyst
* Treatment of ovarian cysts
* Types of ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid filled sacs that are similar to blisters. Ovarian cysts are common among women during their reproductive years and are growths that form in the organs of size of an almond on each side of the uterus. Most types of ovarian cysts are harmless and disappear without any treatment.
What causes ovarian cysts?
The normal function of the ovaries is to produce an egg every month. During the process of ovulation, a cyst-like structure called a follicle is formed inside the ovary. The mature follicle ruptures when an egg is released during ovulation. The Corpus leteum is formed from the follicle empty and if no pregnancy occurs, the Corpus leteum dissolves. This process is not completed properly sometimes causing the most common type of ovarian cyst - functional ovarian cysts.
Abnormal ovarian cysts such as dermoid cysts, cystadenoma cysts, endometrioma cysts, and polycystic ovarian disease often occur as a result of an imbalance of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone).
Types of ovarian cysts
* Functional Cysts
These normal cysts will often shrink and disappear within two or three menstrual cycles. Because this type of cyst forms during ovulation occurs rarely in postmenopausal women because the eggs are no longer producing more.
* Dermoid Cysts
Ovarian cysts that are filled with various types of tissues including hair and skin.
* Cysts Endometrioma
These cysts are also known as chocolate cysts or endometriosis and form when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus attaches to the ovaries.
* Cystadenoma Cysts
Here are ovarian cysts that turn cells on the outer surface of the ovaries
* Polycystic ovarian disease
Cysts that form from a buildup of follicle cysts that make the ovaries to thicken. These cysts cause the ovaries to enlarge and create a thick outer covering that can prevent ovulation occurs and are often the cause of fertility problems.
What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?
Ovarian cysts often do not cause any symptoms but when symptoms are present, ovarian cysts can cause pain and numbness or a sense of fullness or pressure in the abdomen. Pain during sex can also sometimes indicate the presence of ovarian cysts. Pain or pressure is caused by a number of factors such as size, bleeding or bursting of a cyst which irritates the abdominal tissues, or torsion (twisting of a cyst) which can block blood flow to the cyst. Other symptoms of ovarian cysts that can occur include delayed periods, irregular or unusually painful. If you experience a stretching of your abdomen or any other symptoms, or suspect you might have ovarian cancer, notify your doctor immediately.
How are ovarian cysts diagnosed?
Unless symptoms are present, ovarian cysts typically are diagnosed during an annual pelvic exanimación. Other diagnostic tests such as ultrasound and laparoscopy, may be used if your doctor detects any abnormalities or potential ovarian cancer
What are the treatments for ovarian cysts?
Treatment of ovarian cysts depends on several factors including: the size and type of cyst, the woman's age and general health, her pregnancy plans for the future, and what symptoms you are experiencing. The earlier detection of ovarian cysts is the least invasive treatment. It is often advised young women not experiencing any symptoms of waiting two or three months to see if the cysts dissolve themselves. In most cases, functional ovarian cysts will dissolve without any intervention or treatment. Occasionally, doctors choose to prescribe oral contraceptives or hormones to shrink functional ovarian cysts. Functional cysts are rare in women who use oral contraceptives since this method of birth control prevents ovulation.
Oral contraceptives are not effective treatment for other types of benign ovarian cysts but offer some protection against bad ovarian cysts (ovarian cancer). Surgery is sometimes necessary to treat ovarian cysts that are unresponsive to hormonal treatment. The cases that might require surgery include ovarian cysts that do not disappear after a few menstrual cycles and extremely large cysts.
Ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women found or that cause symptoms such as pain or severe bleeding, and ovarian cysts that have been twisted often require a surgical procedure.
The surgical procedure required depends on a number of factors, but found ovarian cysts in early require less extensive surgery. The surgery may involve anything from simply removing the cyst to remove the ovary, or in some severe cases a hysterectomy is recommended. Even if your doctor discuss the procedure with you, you should be aware that the exact degree of the surgery may not be known until the operation is in progress.
Things to remember about ovarian cysts
Because ovarian cysts often do not cause any symptoms, it is especially important for women who have had recent cysts become regular pelvic examinations. Women who have previously had ovarian cysts are at higher risk of other cysts. Endometriosis can be worsened by the presence of ovarian cysts and sometimes increases the likelihood of oophorectomy (removal of both ovaries). In the unusual case of malignant ovarian cysts, early treatment offers the highest hope of recovery.
Women who develop ovarian cysts after menopause are more likely to have them malignant. Remember, if you experience any fullness, or a feeling of pressure or discomfort in your pelvic area, call your doctor promptly. Remember it is detected before the ovarian cyst, the higher the likelihood of complete recovery. Remember to consult your doctor if you suspect ovarian cancer also.
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