Eliminate Ovarian Cysts » Middle Aged Women

Cyst on Ovary

sentient — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:15:55 +0000

An ovary is an important part of the female reproductory system and it is responsible for proper reproductory function in a woman. Most of the pain arising from the ovaries indicates diseases that can be treated with proper medication and rest. Only 4 to 5 percent of the cases are diagnosed as cancer or malignant tumors.

Ovarian pain is a common sign for most of the gynecological problems. All kinds of hormonal imbalance affect the ovaries. Pain in the ovaries is not an unusual feature for a pre-menopausal woman. There is a fairly good chance that it is quite benign; however, consistent pain and associated symptoms should not be ignored.

Ovarian cyst is a common gynecological disorder seen in most of the middle-aged women. This includes functional cysts that are reported to be harmless and asymptomatic. Common follicular cysts can sometimes cause pain. Moderate medication and rest can alleviate the problem. Less than 4 or 5 percent of the cases are detected to be malignant in nature.

Ovarian cysts are of various types and nature. Depending upon their etiology, their size and symptomatic effect varies from person to person. Even though ovarian cysts do not lead to severe diseases, its symptomatic treatment is essential. These cysts can be detected only through a proper pelvic examination or an endovaginal ultrasound.

Even though ovarian cyst is a fairly common problem, it shouldn’t be left unattended. Timely diagnosis and tests are necessary to determine the nature of the cyst. An early diagnosis can help the patient in recovering without excessive treatment or surgical interventions. Ovarian cyst surgeries are mostly done on postmenopausal women.

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What is an ovarian cyst?

sentient — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:08:02 +0000

Cysts forming on the surface of an ovary are known as ovarian cysts. They are blister-like sacs filled with fluid. Sometimes it may contain blood and other semisolid or solid matters. The nature of a cyst depends on the cause and course of its formation. They are quite often painful but they do not result in serious problems in usual cases. A cyst can develop on either of the ovaries or on bilateral ovaries. Sometimes they occur as a symptom for other ovarian diseases like tumors or PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Tumors can also cause ovarian cysts. However, such a possibility in a healthy middle-aged woman is less than 10 percent. Nevertheless, it is advisory to confirm that the cyst is benign or fairly harmless.

The occurrence of ovarian cysts is fairly less common among postmenopausal women. The cysts are commonly seen among young and middle-aged women, especially after their pregnancy period. These cysts occur mainly due to imbalanced and undue hormonal changes in a woman. In a girl’s life, such an imbalance can occur during any stage but it is more common during teenage and after giving birth to a child. In general, these cysts prove troublesome for women who are in their late 20s. These are the times when the ovaries are more prone to cystic diseases. Obesity, painful menstruation and absence of regular menstruation are some of the signs of cystic ovaries.

Most of the times, women do not realize the activity of a cyst in their body. The cysts appear during ovulation periods. There are follicles in the ovary that are responsible for formation of egg or ovum. Lack of timely ovulation is one of the major causes of cyst formation. In 90 percent of the cases these cysts cause negligible symptoms and they disappear within a matter of months. And any associated symptom like abdominal cramps or excess menstrual flow is usually attributed to general menstruation troubles. However, recurrent cyst formation should be treated with appropriate medical care and measures should be taken to prevent its future occurrences. An endovaginal ultrasound is normally ordered by a gynecologist to detect the presence of a cyst. Through an ultrasound, the exact nature and size of the cyst can also be measured.

In the absence of noticeable symptoms these cysts can be let untreated. They are generally seen to be functional and relate to some of the most commonly seen ovulation disorders found in woman. However, ovarian cysts should be given special attention if it occurs during pregnancy. During pregnancy several drugs are contraindicated and care should be taken that the patient is not subject to any form of wrong treatment measures.

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Do I have to have an operation if I have an ovarian cyst?

sentient — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:02:33 +0000

The first thing that one should learn about ovarian cysts is that it is a very general phenomenon. Follicles present in an ovary give out ovum or egg during the process of ovulation. But sometimes this ovulation is delayed and the follicle expands to form cystic structures filled with various secretions. Sometimes a corpus luteum develops into a cyst. Rupture of these cysts results in intense pain and internal bleeding. This condition can be treated with proper medication; and in majority of the cases a surgery is not required. Most of the ovarian cysts are functional cysts and they resolve automatically within 3 to 4 months. However, recurrence of symptoms and irregular menstrual cycles can be a big trouble hence proper medication and preventive measures are quite necessary.

Surgical intervention is suggested only if the cysts grows beyond a certain limit and causes severe symptoms. Most of the cysts that are small in size and they do not grow beyond 5 cm diameter. If proper rest and medication is administered these cysts can heal on its own and within a matter of weeks. Ovarian cysts occurring in middle-aged women do not create too many complications. However, if a cyst do not recede or rupture within 3 to 4 months, its surgical removal may be required. If these cysts are not removed within a certain time limit, they might eventually twist or burst causing serious damage. It can cause unbearable pain and might lead to various infections at a later stage. So, if you are having an ovarian cyst that is persistent in nature, its surgical resection is seriously recommended. Some people ignore such cases because the cyst might be showing hardly any symptoms but once it gets ruptured things become pretty complicated.

Simple cysts or functional cysts are not dangerous. They lead to pain and bleeding but once they are treated appropriately the patient is freed from all possible symptoms. But all the ovarian cysts are not simple in nature. Some cysts grow to cause complex problems and they are commonly known as complex cysts. Dermoid cyst is one such type of cyst which is a kind of teratoma. Teratoma is a tumor that is made up of different sorts of body cells like hair cell, bone cell etc. A dermoid cyst is filled with such materials and if it is not removed, it can grow and lead to malignant cancerous developments. Another form of complex ovarian cyst is known as endometrial cyst. This cyst contains endometrial tissue in it. Surgical removal of such complex cysts is necessary, if they cannot be controlled with medication.