Ovarian cyst symptoms can be excruciating and certainly do not want to be ignored. Oftentimes the symptoms of ovarian cysts can be overlooked for months or years and just put down to a 'heavy period problem'. But it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the types of symptoms that ovarian cysts can cause in order to seek the best help and advice if it turns that this could be the root cause of your problems. The good news is that in many (if not most) cases ovarian cysts can be alleviated or even completeely cured without any surgery or even the need for drug-based interventions. But more about this later. First let's be clear about just what ovarian cysts are...

What are Ovarian Cysts?

First things first, just to answer the question: "what is an ovarian cyst?": Well to start with they are most often a naturally occurring part of the menstrual cycle and are esentially 'sacs' of fluid that can form on the ovary - a bit like a 'boil' can occur on the surface of the skin. When the ovary goes through the monthly process of preparing to relaease an egg, sometimes a cyst may develop. Typically these are not harmful cysts and they can disappear as easily as they came.

But in some cases ovarian cysts can become problematic, persistent, and grow to a large size. In some cases they can even become dangerous to health. Indeed there are several types of ovarian cyst, some of which grow on the ovary as described or others that grow in proximity to the ovary, either inside or outside of the uterus. This is why you need to seek a professional confirmation of your problem to be sure what type of cyst may be causing your ovarian cyst sympytoms:

The different types of Ovarian Cysts

The causes of ovarian cysts can vary and the prognosis for various kinds of cysts differs greatly. Some cysts are little more than a harmless sac of fluid that is formed, as part of the natural process of ovulation, for a while then shrinks back to nothing. But other types of ovarian cyst can be pathogenic and can lead to permanenet infertility or they can even become life-threatening. These are the main types of ovarian cyst:

• Functional cysts: These are the type of cysts that develop during menstruation around the egg/s that are to be released and disappear once ovulation has occurred

• Polycystic ovaries: If functional cysts become 'dysfunctional' then PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS can develop where cysts containing eggs do not complete the ovulation process, fail to rupture and release the egg, and continuing to grow and cause discomfort and ultimately a threat to future fertility.

• Dermoid cysts: are cysts that start to develop abnormal and can even manifest hair, teeth and other bodily tissues. These ovarian cysts can grow to an uncomfortable size and cause symptoms including considerable pain.

• Cystadenomas: are ovarian cysts that start to develop on the surface of the ovary. Once again this can lead to sahrp and unpleasant pain if they grow to any size.

• Endometriomas: these cysts are not attached to the ovary per se but can grow either inside or outside the uterus. They can also grow to a significant size and cause discomfort and pain.

Ovarian Cyst Symptoms

By now you will already realize that one of the typical symptoms of ovarian cysts is pain and discomfort. But this is not always the case, and you could well have ovarian cysts for some time without experiencing any particular symptoms - this is what is termed as being asymptomatic, or causing 'no symptoms'.

However, the type of ovarian cyst you have will play a part in determining the sorts of ovarian cyst symptyoms you might experience. Here is a liet of the more common symptoms you could be experiencing if you have an ovarian cyst:

• Back ache, especially in the lower back, and possibly spreading down into the legs
• Tenderness in the breasts
• Irregularity in occurrence of your period
• Feeling nauseous and possibly even occasional vomiing
• You might feel discomfort during sex
• You migt feel an inexplicable 'sense' of pressure in your abdominal area, or even pain
• Similarly you could be feeling pains or a sense of pressure in the rectal area, or perhaps in your bladder
• You may find it more difficult to pass water
• You could be gaining weight without apparent reason.

The problem with these symptoms of ovarian cysts is that they might also indicate other problems such as PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), endometriosis, or even an ectopic pregnancy. So, once again, seeking your health practitioners early advice is a good idea, but bear in mind that most general practice doctors are not experts in this area of consultation and if you are not satisfied with a diagnosis be sure to insist on a referral to a gynaecological specialist who will be able to undertake more in depth tests and observations,

You should also take note of the following ovarian cysts symptoms that can occur when a more serious condition has developed that requires urgent attention:

• Feeling dizzy and light-headed
• Feeling tired, worn-out, run-down - but with no good reason
• Feeling inexplicably feverish
• Suffering severe, sharp and incapacitating abdominal cramps and pain
• Finding yourself short of breath or breathing at a rapid rate
• Reaching the point of having to vomit regularly.

In combination with the other typical symptoms, should you feel you are suffering any of these more serious symptoms of ovarian cysts you are best advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Diagnosing Ovarian Cysts

These days ovarian cysts can usually clearly be identified and diagnosed through Ultrasound Tests. Similar to the test you have when checking a pregnnacy you will be able to see the outline of possible ovarian cysts and this will help in dewtermining the type of cyst, too.

Normally you will only typically be referred for a Ultrasound test as a result of a doctors concerns when making a regular gynsecological examination, perhaps as part of taking a smear test. Your gynaecologist will normally check for bulkiness around the ovaries and this combined with any report of symptoms of ovarian cysts as described will usually lead to you being sent for an Ultrasound scan.

An Ultrasound scan will help identify the sahape, size and location of any ovarian cysts. It will also be possible to tell whther the cyst is filled with fuild of solid matter, which will be important to the process of diagnosis of type of ovarian cyst you may have.

Additional routine testing involves taking blood samples. Blood tests can indicate if you have unnnatural levels of certain proteins in blood which could indicate more serious conditions such as the growth on your ovaries being the cancerous. The sooner such a diagnosis is made the sooner you can embark on your preferred method of treatment to provide the greatest chance of effective recovery. This is one good reason for making sure you do not miss your regular gynecological examination.

Treating Ovarian Cyst Symptoms

There are various forms of medical treatment that may be offered or prescribed for you if it turns out that you do have one or other form of ovarian cyst. It is important that you react early to experiencing any of the symptoms of ovarian cysts as outlined and see your medical advisor, as recommended. But it is also important to recognize that typical drug-based therapies do not always prove to be as effective for some people as they would like.

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