Ovarian cysts

An ovarian cyst is any collection of fluid within the ovary. The ovaries are two organs each about the size and shape of an almond located on each side of a woman's uterus. In turn, the uterus begins to thicken itself and prepare for pregnancy . This cycle occurs each month and usually ends when the egg goes unfertilized. The ovaries produce eggs and female hormones. Hormones are chemicals that control the way certain cells or organs function. Most ovarian cysts present little or no discomfort and are harmless. The majority of ovarian cysts disappear without treatment within a few months. Specific types of cyst include graafian follicles (which may rupture at mid-cycle and cause mittelschmerz ) or corpus luteum cysts (which may rupture about the time of menstruation, and take up to three months to disappear entirely). The follicle contains fluid to protect the egg as it grows and bursts when the egg is released. Sometimes a follicle doesn't release an egg, or doesn't shrink (shed its fluid) after the egg is released. However, a larger ovarian cyst can twist, rupture, or bleed and be very painful. If your health professional has found that you have a functional ovarian cyst, you have no reason to worry about cancer functional cysts do not lead to cancer. Ovarian cysts can grow five or six centimetres wide and usually last four to six weeks The best way to protect your health is to know the symptoms and types of ovarian cysts that may signal a more significant problem, and to schedule regular pelvic examinations.

The ovaries are a pair of organs in the female reproductive system. Eggs (ova) develop and mature in the ovaries and are released in monthly cycles during a woman's childbearing years. If you are menopausal and are not having periods, you shouldn't form functional cysts.They are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus, which is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows. A corpus luteum cyst, another type of functional cyst, forms if the sac doesn't dissolve. Fluid then builds up inside of it. If you do have a cyst, your doctor will probably want you to have a sonogram so he or she can look at the cyst. The most common symptom of an ovarian cyst is pain in the abdomen. Occasionally ovarian cysts occur as part of an ovarian tumour; such tumours may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and usually have a complex structure. Clomid or Serophene, which are drugs used to induce ovulation, can raise the risk of getting this type of cyst.

Causes of Ovarian cysts

The common Causes of Ovarian cysts :

• Ovarian cancer
• Smoking (controversial)
• Increased upper body fat distribution
• Metastatic cancer
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Disordered folliculogenesis
• Tamoxifen therapy for breast cancer
• A history of previous ovarian cysts with symptoms should be correlated with the current presentation and symptoms.

Symptoms of Ovarian cysts

Some common Symptoms of Ovarian cysts :

• pain during sexual intercourse
• nausea or vomiting
• weight gain
• Pain during bowel movements
• Pelvic pain shortly after beginning or ending a menstrual period
• breast tenderness
• Change in frequency of urination or difficulty with bowel movements due to pressure on adjacent pelvic anatomy
• Fatigue
• Increased level of testosterone or hair growth
• Fullness or bloating

Treatment of Ovarian cysts

• Your doctor may recommend birth control pills to reduce the chance of new cysts developing in future menstrual cycles. Oral contraceptives offer the added benefit of significantly reducing your risk of ovarian cancer the risk decreases the longer you take birth control pills.
• Establish airway, breathing, and circulation.
• If the cyst doesn't go away after several menstrual periods, has gotten larger, looks unusual on the ultrasound, causes pain, or you're postmenopausal, the doctor may want to remove it. There are two main surgical procedures:
• Other medical treatment may be recommended if other disorders are found to be the cause of ovarian cysts, such as polycystic ovary disease.
• If the cyst is found to be cancerous, you may need more serious treatment to remove both of the ovaries , the uterus , a fold of fatty tissue called the omentum and some lymph nodes . If this is recommended, your doctor will talk to you beforehand about the risks of each kind of surgery, how long you are likely to be in hospital and how long it will be before you can go back to your normal activities.

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