The problem of Ovarian cysts is wide spread. Woman of all ages can be affected. A cysts is a small sack or pocket filled with fluid. These can form on or in an ovary. Most of these growths don’t cause any symptoms and usually resolve themselves. Rarely is medical attention required to get rid of an ovarian cyst.
The most common ovarian cysts is a functional cyst. In the case of a Functional variety, it is formed when the menstrual cycle is functioning as required. Follicular and Corpus luteum are two types of functional cyst.
A Follicular cyst happens when the normal surge of hormones that signal the ovaries to release the egg does not happen. This results in the follicle not rupturing. The egg is not released and instead it continues to grow. Most go away on their own and don’t require any medical intervention. There usually are no symptoms and chances are you will be unaware of it’s presences.
A Corpus luteum cyst can occurs when your body does give off the hormone surge that causes the ovary to release an egg. The follicle that releases the egg changes into what is known as a Corpus luteum. This helps prepare the body for conception by giving off high level of estrogen and progesterone. The cyst develops when the opening seals and fluids begin to accumulate and expand. Most Corpus luteum cysts are harmless and will resolve on their own.
There are symptoms that can signal a more serious problem. Pelvic pain, pain during bowel movements, fullness or heaviness in your abdomen or pressure on your rectum or bladder can represent a larger problem. The sudden onset of severe pain especially if it is accompanied by fever or vomiting can signal that a cyst has may have progressed to a more serious problem. Cysts can become quite large. Bleeding can occur inside the growth to the point of rupturing the membrane. This can lead to internal bleeding. You can develop a torsion, where the ovary can become twisted and cut off the blood supply. It is important to seek medical care if any of these conditions present themselves.
There are other types that are less common. Dermoid cysts, Endometriomas and Cystadenomas can be present with no symptoms. Some of these can become malignant and make having regular pelvic exams important. An ultrasound or CAT scan are the most common ways to diagnose what type of growth you have.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common ailment affecting 1 in 15 woman. PCOS causes the growth of many small cysts to develop on the ovaries. With PCOS a woman’s hormones become unbalanced. This can cause several symptoms to occur in varying degrees from mild to severe. PCOS can be responsible for causing weight gain, acne, depression, excess hair diabetes and infertility. Doctors treat PCOS with exercise, diet and sometimes prescribe birth control pills to help relieve the symptoms. There is not really a clear cause known for PCOS.
Most ovarian cysts are benign, cause no symptoms and resolve on their own. In the event of pelvic pain it is important to understand the root cause. Being informed and having regular pelvic exams can keep a minor problem from becoming a major concern.
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