What Causes Ovarian Cysts and How to Treat Them

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the ovaries are a pair of organs that are shaped like almonds and play a central role in the female reproductive system

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this fluid filled space is a called a cyst. the term “cyst” is descriptive

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the female egg grows within a fluid-filled sac present inside the ovary called a follicle

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once the egg moves out of the follicle

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fluid accumulate in the corpus luteum leading to the development of a corpus luteum cyst. in some women

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both these cysts result from a functional process rather than a disease process and are benign

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bone within it

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these cysts tend to have a smooth outer and inner surface and are usually filled

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chocolate cyst in more general terms. women

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pus-filled

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pressure in the lower abdomen

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pain that spreads from the pelvis to the lower back

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painful tenderness in the breasts

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a fluid-containing cyst

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increases in size

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ovarian torsion : any ovarian cyst cause the ovary to twist around its blood supply resulting in pelvic pain

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results in unmanageable pain and discomfort in the lower pelvis and abdomen

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your period flow becomes abnormally heavy or

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ovarian cysts may rupture because they have reached a certain size and cyst walls cannot hold the pressure inside anymore

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chocolate cyst

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if it is just a simple follicular cyst

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but other pathological cysts like a chocolate cyst

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what causes ovarian cysts and how to treat them

2020

september 3

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by kecia gaither

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medically reviewed by steven w. tucker

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types of ovarian cysts

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causes of ovarian cyst

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signs and symptoms

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diagnosing ovarian cyst

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standard medical treatment

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pediatric ovarian cysts

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difference between pcos and ovarian cyst

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does an ovarian cyst affect pregnancy

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complications

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myths related to ovarian cyst

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when to see a doctor

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expert answers

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it is normal

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since the ovaries are pain sensitive

ovarian cysts that are more than cm in diameter may need to be removed surgically

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types of ovarian cysts

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functional cysts

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pathological cysts

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a. functional cysts

follicular cyst

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at the beginning of the menstrual cycle

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fertilization occurs at the end of the near the ovary

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however

corpus luteum cyst

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corpus luteum is the tissue that remains after ovulation. it produces the hormone progesterone

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sometimes

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these types of cysts are also categorized as a functional cysts

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b. pathological cyst

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while most pathological cysts are found to be non-cancerous

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pathological cysts affect women of all ages

dermoid cysts

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despite the threatening appearance

cystadenoma

women above the age of are more prone to developing cystadenomas. these cysts require surgical removal

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causes of ovarian cyst

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imbalance in the female body

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women who face fertility problems and take hormone-based medicines to stimulate ovulation are particularly prone to this type of cyst formation

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pregnancy: it is normal

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it is also common

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endometriosis: it refers to a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of endometrial cells that form the uterine lining in places outside the womb

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the ovaries are often affected by this kind of endometrial tissue growth

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signs and symptoms

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most ovarian cysts are benign growths that do not exhibit any noticeable symptoms

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ruptures

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painful bowel movements

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irregular periods

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menstrual flow

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during the menstrual cycle

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feeling of heaviness even after eating very little

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frequent need to pass a stool

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difficulty in emptying the bladder fully

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feeling of pressure in the bladder

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nausea and vomiting

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pain during sex

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rare instances of hormonal fluctuations

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infertility

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the pain associated

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some degree of internal bleeding may be present as

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however

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diagnosing ovarian cyst

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the ca test can also be increased in benign conditions associated

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pregnancy test to check if the cyst is the outcome of early-stage gestation

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hormone level tests to identify possible hormonal factors that may contribute to the occurrence of ovarian cysts

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magnetic resonance imaging to analyze ovarian growth in greater detail

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biopsy

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standard medical treatment

months

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dissolved completely

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your doctor may consider surgery

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any concern

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a. laparoscopy

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laparoscopy is one of the less invasive surgical interventions intended

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the laparoscope is equipped

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once excised the cyst is usually drawn out through cuts at the pubic hairline

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b. laparotomy

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laparoscopy may not work

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this surgical technique will require your doctor to make relatively bigger incisions to withdraw the cyst

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the uterus

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your doctor help dispel any doubts that you may have regarding the surgery and can help you prepare

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pediatric ovarian cysts

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in a study conducted on 1009 girls of different ages

the children between the ages of 5 years were most likely to develop cysts in an infrequent manner

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whereas

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difference between pcos and ovarian cyst

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it is a general misconception to equate ovarian cysts

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as the name suggests

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simply put

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does an ovarian cyst affect pregnancy

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pregnant women have an increased tendency to developing ovarian cysts

the corpus luteum produces progesterone

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ovarian cysts such as these are just as benign

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gestational diabetes

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pregnancy-induced hypertension

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miscarriage

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premature delivery

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complications

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physical examination

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disprove cancer

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international guidelines have been developed to help women and their doctors decide when surgery is most appropriate

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women and/or their doctors may find a consultation

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women who are past the menopausal age are more likely to have ovarian cancer as a cause of an ovarian cyst

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pelvic ultrasound often diagnose adnexal torsion. once diagnosed

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though this condition is rare

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myths related to ovarian cyst

ovarian cysts need to be surgically removed

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becomes progressively

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is accompanied by fever

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possible malignancy

ovarian cysts cause infertility

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lot of women

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in fact

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ovarian cysts are also more likely to cause fertility-related problems in women who suffer from endometriosis

ovarian cysts only affect older women

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another misconception regarding ovarian cysts is that only women who are past the menopausal age are affected by this condition

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this is entirely untrue

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however

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it is

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however

ovarian cysts are cancerous

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thus

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when to see a doctor

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you start experiencing several symptoms associated

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you suffer from unmanageable pain in and around the abdomen

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feeling of fullness despite eating very little

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loss of appetite

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unintentional weight loss

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expert answers

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answered by dr. masahide kanayama

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what be the possible consequences of a ruptured ovarian cyst

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what cause an ovarian cyst to rupture

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can ovarian cysts lead to ovarian cancer

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only a very percentage of ovarian cysts may develop into ovarian cancer

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but the risk of developing into ovarian cancer increase

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can ovarian cysts cause fertility problems

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is it ok to leave an ovarian cyst untreated

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it again depends on the type of cyst. if it is a follicular ovulation cyst

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what are the common concerns related to ovarian cysts

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ovarian cysts need to be quickly diagnosed and evaluated. treatment approaches are entirely different

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some cysts like follicular cysts and corpus luteum cysts most likely disappear by themselves

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on the other hand

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any cyst of complex type

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he completed his md from medical college of wisconsin and internship and residency in gynecology and gynecology surgery

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