Ovarian Cysts – An Issue of Concern

25.01.2010 | Author: deliese | Posted in Health Issues

In a woman’s body the ovary is susceptible to different kinds of cysts. It is usually when a woman ovulates and the production of hormones and releasing of the egg that causes a cyst to form. Women and girls of all ages can get cysts, but its more common among women in child bearing years.

Ovarian cysts are quite common and are the result of a shift in the regular behavior of the ovary. The cyst is a pouch that develops during ovulation on the ovary itself. It is usually filled with a liquid, but sometimes a dense material forms or both a liquid and a solid are present. Cyst are usually small, but can grow very large in size, about the size of a softball. Its surprising to see such a large cyst because the ovary alone is only the size of a walnut

There are many kinds of ovarian cysts and since their size and number also varies they cause a variety of symptoms. Many cysts even do not cause any symptoms and can be discovered during a regular gynecological check up. However, abdominal pain is the first indicator of an ovarian cyst and if the cyst is large you may face pain or feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen. These cysts can also bring lower abdominal pain during intercourse.

Cysts sometimes can rupture and you may have symptoms of intense lower abdominal pain, as well as, vomiting, nausea, and weakness. A cyst can form what is called a stem and these can become twisted causing pain, and cuts off normal blood flow. This too adds burns of pain.

Cyst can also cause other symptoms and can press on the rectum leading to constipation or on the bladder creating an urge to urinate. You should not ignore any of these symptoms as they could also be the signs of a gastrointestinal disturbance or any bladder infection.

The Menstrual period can become irregular in a condition called polycystic ovaries. This is where the hormonal system that manages the ovaries is disrupted and could cause a large number of cysts. Pregnancy for some women can be challenging.

A natural approach to treating a cyst is usually used to prevent a cyst from coming back. If you have had cysts and had it removed its not a guarantee they won’t come back. Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst is usually reserved for sever cases, where it has grown to a dangerous size. Fortunately, most ovarian cysts resolve on their own.

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