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Ovarian cysts are a common problem seen among pre-menopausal women. In majority of the cases, these cysts are benign and their occurrence does not indicate any underlying disease or anomaly, but still evaluation of the nature and severity of symptoms exhibited by an ovarian cyst is essential before you come to any kind of conclusion.
There are different types of ovarian cysts and depending on their category they exhibit different symptoms. Functional cysts are most common and they are harmless. During menstruation days, 90 percent of the women belonging to all kinds of age group develop this kind of cysts. In almost 75 percent of the cases ovarian cysts are fairly asymptomatic. The rest may show variable symptoms depending on the age and 
etiology. The milder form of symptoms includes irregular menstrual cycles or considerable discomfort during menstruation. Apart from this, it causes pain that can be mild or somewhat severe. If the cysts are fairly large in size, it can lead to sharp pains. These pains are usually concentrated on the pelvic region where the ovaries are located. During menstruation cycles, the pain might even radiate to the back or the lumbar regions.
It can result in abdominal distention which is not a good sign. It also generally causes a pressure-like sensation or heaviness in the pelvic region. Sometimes these pain and heaviness can be activity related. Cyst formations are associated with ovulation and hence most of the symptoms are experienced during the menstruation days. The cysts might rupture during this period and can cause severe or prolonged pain. Pain during menstruation is a common symptom shared by a host of gynecological disorders and hence one cannot associate this symptom to cystic ovaries without any kind of diagnostic evidence. Occasional vaginal bleeding along with pain in this region is yet another symptom of ovarian cysts.
Pain in the lower abdominal regions during an intercourse or immediately after it generally indicates the presence of a cystic formation. In certain cases it can also lead to difficulty in conceiving and infertility.
Ovarian cysts can induce vomiting or nausea, especially during menstruation cycles. Presence of excessive breast tenderness and increased vaginal discharge are some of the other associated problems. It can also cause excessive fat accumulation around the abdominal or waist regions. Sometimes it is accompanied with excessive hair growth, fatigue, headache, and chest pains.
If the abovementioned symptoms occur persistently, it is mandatory to consult your family physician or gynecologist. Mostly, they require only symptomatic medications and antibiotics. Only in rare cases, a cyst removal is ordered which is carried out surgically. Special care should be taken in case of pregnancies.