Ovarian Cyst
Ovarian cysts are very common. Often painless and asymptomatic, they are usually a sign of ovulation. Ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. There are two ovaries, located on either side of the uterus in the abdomen. Ovaries produce eggs, as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝘀𝘁
There are various ovarian cysts
- Follicular cysts:- During the menstrual cycle, the egg develops in the follicular sac. This sac is located inside the ovaries. In most cases, the follicle breaks and releases an egg. If the follicle does not break, the fluid inside the follicle can form a cyst in the ovary.
- Corpus luteum cysts:- The corpus luteum is a benign structure that appears in the ovary after ovulation. Its job is to release hormones necessary for pregnancy. However, it breaks down after a few days until pregnancy begins.
- Dermoid cysts:- These sac-like growths in the ovaries can contain hair, fat, and other tissues.
- Endometriomas:- Tissues that normally grow inside the uterus grow outside the uterus and attach to the egg. These are colloquially known as chocolate cysts and can affect people with severe endometriosis.
- Cystadenomas:- These growths can form on the outer surface of the ovaries.
𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝘀𝘁
- Painful intercourse
- Painful bowel movements
- Abdominal bloating or swelling.
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Pelvic pain before or during the menstrual cycle
- Pain in the lower back or thighs
- Breast tenderness
- Severe or sharp pelvic pain
- Faintness or dizziness
- Rapid breathing.
𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝘆𝘀𝘁
- Laparoscopy:- A doctor performs a laparoscopy by making several small incisions near your belly button and inserting a small instrument into your abdomen to remove the cyst.
- Laparotomy:- : In this procedure, the doctor can surgically remove the cyst through a large incision in your abdomen. This is called a laparotomy. If they are concerned about cancer they may do a biopsy.
𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝘀𝘁
- The follicle produces the hormone estrogen. This hormone causes normal changes in the uterine wall as the uterus prepares for pregnancy.
- When the egg matures, it is released from the follicle. This is called ovulation.
- If the follicle breaks and fails to release the egg, the fluid stays inside the follicle and forms a cyst. This is called a follicular cyst.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
If you have symptoms of an ovarian cyst, severe pain, bleeding and also if u get full quickly when eating, Losing your appetite, and losing weight without trying.