“The ovarian cyst, also known as an ovarian cyst, is a fluid-filled pouch that forms in or around the ovary, which can cause pain in the pelvic area, delayed menstruation, or difficulty getting pregnant. Generally, the ovarian cyst is benign and disappears after a few months without requiring treatment, however, if you have symptoms, you may need medical treatment.
Having an ovarian cyst, in most cases, is nothing serious because it is a common situation that occurs in many women between the ages of 15 and 35 and can appear several times in their lives.
- Most of the time.
- The presence of a cyst in the ovary does not result in signs or symptoms.
- Only when the cyst is more than 3 cm in diameter.
- And there may be pain in the ovary.
- During ovulation or during intercourse.
- Delayed periods.
- Bleeding outside the menstrual period.
- Learn how to identify ovarian cyst symptoms.
However, to confirm the diagnosis, the gynecologist must perform physical and imaging examinations to identify the presence of the cyst, its characteristics and type, indicating the most appropriate treatment.
The type of cyst in the ovary can be evaluated in the gynecologist by tests such as ultrasound or laparoscopy, the main being:
Because they are filled with fluid, these cysts can still be called aneecogenic cysts because they do not reflect the ultrasounds used in diagnostic tests, however, the term anechoic is not related to gravity.
The ovarian cyst does not cause infertility, but the woman may have difficulty conceiving due to hormonal changes that caused the cyst. However, with proper treatment, the ovarian cyst tends to shrink or disappear, causing the woman to return to her normal hormonal rhythm, facilitating fertilization.
When a woman with an ovarian cyst may become pregnant, she should see the obstetrician regularly because there is an increased risk of complications, such as an ectopic pregnancy.
An ovarian cyst is not usually a cancer, it is simply a benign injury that can go away on its own or be removed by surgery, when it is very large and there is a risk of rupture or cause significant pain and discomfort. Ovarian cancer is most common in women over the age of 50, being very rare in women under the age of 30.
Some characteristics of cysts that can be cancerous are large cysts, with a thick septum, a solid area. If suspected, your doctor should order the CA 125 blood test, as this high value may indicate a cancerous injury, but women with ovarian endometrioma may have a high CA 125 and may not be cancerous.
Having a cyst in the ovary is not always dangerous, and in most cases the gynecologist indicates that it is only followed up to ensure that the cyst shrinks over time without requiring any treatment.
However, in some cases, ovarian cyst may also be treated with the use of birth control pills as recommended by your doctor. In cases where the cyst is very large and causes symptoms, surgery to remove the cyst or ovary may be indicated in case of signs of cancer or a twist of the ovary. See more details on ovarian cyst treatment.
In addition, one way to relieve discomfort is to use a warm water compress in the sore area. Discover other ways to relieve the pain and discomfort associated with ovarian cysts by watching the video below: