Ovarian cyst pain is simply a fact of life for many women as part of their normal menstrual cycle. A woman’s body is a complex and wonderful creation indeed. There are so many different organs and systems in play revolving around a woman’s ability to bear a child that oftentimes, a medical condition may arise. One of the more common of these is ovarian cyst pain.
A cyst is a common medical term that denotes a fluid filled sac. They can occur anywhere in the body and for a variety of reasons, most of them harmless. An ovarian cyst is simply found, you guessed it, in the ovaries. There are a number of ovarian cysts that can form, with varying degrees of severity but the two most common are Follicle cysts and Corpus luteum cysts.
Follicle cysts form when the sac containing the egg does not release it during the normal menstrual cycle. This causes the sac to become fluid filled and enlarge. While these cysts can cause mild discomfort, they are generally harmless and oftentimes disappear on their own with 1 to 3 months. Corpus luteum cysts can be a bit more severe, however, regularly causing ovarian cyst pain. These are caused when the sac that releases the egg during menstruation seals itself, but doesn’t dissolve. The sac then become filled with fluid and continues to grow, sometimes reaching a size of as much as 4 inches. They can then bleed, or even twist the ovary causing a moderate level of pain and discomfort. While certainly not discounting the pain involved, the good news is that Corpus luteum cysts will usually go disappear as well after just a few weeks.
These are just two of the more than 6 types of ovarian cysts that can cause ovarian cyst pain. Oftentimes a woman will not even have ovarian cyst pain, or have any symptoms at all. Some women who are more prone to ovarian cysts will have symptoms or feel pain regularly throughout the year and simply learn to deal with it as a normal part of their menstrual cycle. It is important to note that along with the symptoms of ovarian cyst pain, you should notify your doctor immediately if symptoms worsen, or you have the following additional symptoms: rapid breathing, sudden dizziness or weakness, severe abdominal pain, or running a fever and/or vomiting. While most cysts are harmless, some can cause complications leading to very severe conditions. If the pain or symptoms you are feeling are overwhelming, do not hesitate to call for medical help.
What should a woman expect when dealing with ovarian cyst pain? Well, for starters, most women have nothing to fear. As previously noted, most ovarian cysts are harmless and will disappear on their own, often without any symptoms. If you do decide to visit a doctor, because of relative normalcy of the condition, most physicians will ask you to do nothing and then come back in 1-3 months to monitor the size of the cyst. In some rare cases, a doctor will schedule a surgery to remove an ovarian cyst that either continues to grow or simply won’t disappear. While most cysts are benign (non-cancerous) some do turn cancerous and certainly must be removed immediately. In worst case scenarios, a doctor may have to remove the affected ovary, but a woman’s body will still remain fertile with just one healthy ovary intact. Ovarian cyst pain, while never a fun fact of life, is usually not a harmful one. Monitor your symptoms and communicate with your doctor and you should be able to overcome the condition with relative ease.
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