Many people might ask these questions about ovarian cysts. What is it? What are the symptoms? The treatments? How does it happen? Is there more than one type? Who gets it? Can you die from it? Is there a cure?
Ovarian cysts are sacs containing or semisolid material that develop in or on the surface of an ovary. They are common and the majority are harmless. They do cause symptoms similar to ovarian tumors which can be cancerous. Some symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, bloating painful bowel movements, and pain during sex. Or they might not have any symptoms. Always get them checked. There are many types of ovarian cysts. Two common types of ovarian cysts are follicular and corpus luteum. These two are related to the menstrual cycle. Follicular is when cyst like follicle on the ovary in which the egg develops does not burst and release the …show more content…
It can be in infancy to puberty to menopause, even during pregnancy. They are discovered during a routine pelvic exam. Some symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, bloating painful bowel movements, and pain during sex. Or they might not have any symptoms. Some women can get polycystic ovary syndrome. This means the ovaries contain a large number of cysts. It can make the ovaries to be enlarged, if untreated polycystic ovaries can cause infertility. If a cysts ruptures it can cause severe pain and internal bleeding. It increases your risk of an infection and can be life-threating if left untreated.
Diagnosing ovarian cyst comes from your doctor. They detect this with a routine pelvic examination. If they notice swelling on an ovary they will order an ultrasound test to confirm that there is in fact cysts present. With this test it lets the doctor know the size, location, shape, and composition (solid or fluid filled) of the cysts. CT scans and MRI’s are also used to determine if there is any cysts on the