Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in ovaries or on their surface. These cysts are highly common and show no symptoms in the starting or when they are small in size. Moreover, ovarian cysts do not cause any discomfort and are harmless.
Two types of functional cysts are produced during the stages of egg maturation and rupture. They develop in the process of production of normal female hormones and are known as Follicular Cysts. The other type of cyst is called a luteal cyst, which is produced post-rupture of the ovarian follicle. The progesterone gets secreted, and fluid or blood forms inside the cyst.
The other types of ovarian cysts include Endometriotic cysts, Dermoid cysts, and Cystadenomas.
Symptoms of Ovarian Cyst Condition
You can identify ovarian cyst symptoms if you suffer from any of the following signs:
- Once they start growing, they also show symptoms, which could be pressure, pain, bloating, or swelling in the lower abdomen around the cyst.
- If the cyst twists, you become nauseated.
In case a cyst gets ruptured, you are likely to feel the following symptoms:
- A burst or ruptured cyst causes pain and heavy bleeding along with it, and you need to rush to the hospital immediately in that case.
- Dizziness and Weakness
- Faster Breathing
- Pain with continuous Vomiting and Fever
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- You get cold and clammy skin, breathing becomes faster, and you feel weakness or lightheadedness, which means you are having a shock and must get medical help at the earliest.
The symptoms that are not very common but are associated with ovarian cysts include:
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Pain during Menstruation
- Tenderness of Breast
- Pelvic pain that comes and goes. It could be like a dull ache or a sharp pain on one side where the cyst lies.
- Unexplained Weight gain
- Pain During Coitus
- Urge to Urinate more often
- Aches in Thighs and Lower Back
Who is at Risk of Getting Ovarian Cysts?
There are a few risk factors associated with ovarian cysts, and it is necessary to be aware of the signs/symptoms to identify them. More importantly, the women who undergo the following conditions should know these symptoms:
- Pregnancy: The follicle formed while ovulating is found on your ovary, and it can stay as well as grow during pregnancy.
- Hormonal Issues: A fertility medicine for hormone stimulation like letrozole may cause an ovarian cyst.
- Severe Pelvic Infection: If the ovaries get infected, they may develop an ovarian cyst.
- Endometriosis: Tissues attaching to the ovary can form a cyst.
- Past history: If you already had an ovarian cyst in the past, you can have it again.
What are Bilateral Polycystic Ovaries?
Bilateral Polycystic Ovaries is the condition in which the ovaries develop several small-sized follicles on both sides, and the process of release of eggs on a regular basis gets hampered. The common symptom includes irregular, infrequent, or prolonged menstrual cycles and excess production of androgen.
There are many methods to diagnose ovarian cysts and bilateral polycystic ovaries after you experience the above symptoms. You should reach out to the nearest fertility clinic and get the necessary tests done, including ultrasound, hormone tests, blood tests, and laparoscopy. Consult the top fertility doctors to get the optimum treatment.
