As a woman, having a cyst on my ovaries is a relatively normal part of the female reproductive process – that is, if they are functional cysts, or the ones that form during the maturation of the egg cell when ovulating. To understand this better, the way the process goes is that a sac fills with fluid and releases the egg on to the fallopian tube. Sometimes, though, the egg is not released, or the sac fails to dissolve during this process. The sac then ends up refilling itself with liquid and sealing up. However, this is often a condition that is only temporary.
Barring a condition known as the polycystic ovarian syndrome, it is safe to say that this cyst on my ovaries will eventually go away by itself. There are, however, cysts that one should watch out for as they do not only stay, they may be a serious health risk as well.
What type of cyst on my ovaries should I be concerned about?
The worrisome types of cyst on my ovaries that I should watch out for are more or less classified in general as “complex” cysts, or in layman’s terms, cysts that are composed of different types of “simple” cysts – that is to say, those that will contain only fluid, semi-fluid, or solid fillings.
There are several types of cysts that fall under this complex cysts category, such as the dermoid cyst, the endometrionomas, and the cystadenomas. Though we will not be discussing any of these types of cysts at length, it still has to be noted that these “complex” cysts have the propensity to grow into fairly large sizes, and even have the possibility of being cancerous, although this is a very, very rare occurrence.
What are the signs or symptoms to look out for to figure out if I have a cyst on my ovaries?
If I had any of the preceding types of cyst on my ovaries, I will most likely have the following symptoms:
heavy pressure or acute abdominal pain;
irregular vaginal bleeding;
nausea and vomiting;
dizziness.
Diagnosing the Cyst on My Ovaries.
The first step in diagnosing cysts is the physical exam where the doctor does a physical pelvic exam to feel around the area. If the cyst on my ovaries felt by the doctor starts to fit the characteristics of a problem cyst, the next exam to be performed would be an x-ray or an ultrasound. This will allow the physician to see the physical attributes of the cyst on my ovaries. Factors that usually need to be taken note of are what the size of the cyst on my ovaries is, the shape, the lining, and what is it filled with. Should this step not be enough, the next step is to get a tissue sample. But if the physical attributes are enough to cause concern, the cysts will have to be removed completely.
Having a cyst may be a cause for concern, or it may be nothing at all. We’re always better off knowing.
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