symptoms of ovarian cyst?
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 at
10:15 am
so what are the symptoms, if there are any. cuz like when i get cramps which is hardly ever, it’s always only on my right side and no matter what i do there is no relief. I would have never thought anything of it, except that when i got my IUD, they told me that ovarian cysts can occur. Anyways, so is what im haveing even a symptom at all, or am i just paranoid? lol
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saphire-
The symptoms of an ovarian cyst:
You can’t depend on symptoms alone to tell you if you have an ovarian cyst. In fact, you’ll likely have no symptoms at all. Or if you do, the symptoms may be similar to those of other conditions, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy or ovarian cancer. Even appendicitis and diverticulitis can produce signs and symptoms that mimic a ruptured ovarian cyst.
Still, it’s important to be watchful of any symptoms or changes in your body and to know which symptoms are serious. If you have an ovarian cyst, you may experience the following signs and symptoms:
Menstrual irregularities
Pelvic pain — a constant or intermittent dull ache that may radiate to your lower back and thighs
Pelvic pain shortly before your period begins or just before it ends
Pelvic pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
Pain during bowel movements or pressure on your bowels
Nausea, vomiting or breast tenderness similar to that experienced during pregnancy
Fullness or heaviness in your abdomen
Pressure on your rectum or bladder — difficulty emptying your bladder completely
The signs and symptoms that signal the need for immediate medical attention include:
Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain
Pain accompanied by fever or vomiting
Saphire – then there is always the possibility that your pain is not in any way connected with the ovary. It might be from gas in the intestine which can be painful.
Pain in the area of your ovaries. You need to consult your gynecologist during these times to get checked out for sure.
Heya
Many women experience no symptoms when they have an ovarian cyst, particularly if it’s small. Certain cysts grow large and may cause the abdomen to swell. Depending on where the cyst is and its size, it may put pressure on the bladder or bowels, making you need to go to the toilet more often. You may also notice abdominal discomfort and sex may be uncomfortable or painful. Your periods may be affected; they may become irregular or the bleeding may be heavier or lighter than usual.
Tumours which produce hormones cause more noticeable symptoms if they are active. If they are inactive, they won’t produce hormones, and there probably won’t be any symptoms unless the tumour is large.
If you have an active feminising tumour and have passed the menopause, you may start bleeding again. Girls who haven’t reached puberty may find that their periods start early, and they may develop breasts and body hair.
If you have an active masculinising tumour, your periods may stop, you may become more masculine in shape and your clitoris may grow. You may grow more facial and body hair and your voice may get deeper.
Hope i helped and your not been paranoid at all it is totally normal to get worried
xx