what are the symptoms of an ovarian cyst? is it possible for a teenager to have this?
Friday, August 6th, 2010 at
7:29 am
my menstruation was delayed twice already, and im not pregy of course…
i’m feeling this pain at the lower back [right side]…its not my whole back hurts but their is this point that it only hurts if i push it or put pressure on it… but i was wondering why only that point/position…
before it was near my spine [center] but at the lower back…after a week or two..
i didn’t noticed that it moved to the lower right…
once, it hurts by its self..
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In a nut shell: An ovarian cyst is centrally located in the pelvis, grows from below upwards, It is attached to the pelvic organs, and can be moved side to side but not upwards. The enlargement is fairly uniform and gives all the signs of fluid in the peritoneum(abdomen), but the level does not alter with the position of the patient. The ovarian cyst is always tense and elastic; and in the malignant ovarian cysts nodules can be felt in the walls. The cyst can be felt clearly by a bi manual examination (ie., combined pelvic and abdominal examination). There may may not be any menstrual irregularities.
Yes it is possible for a teenager to have an ovarian cyst.
My doctor told me that many people are actually born with them, my mother, sister and I all have them. They are often not noticed, but feel like cramps you get when you have appendicitis at their worst. Sometimes I have trouble walking and can feel the pain down my right leg or when I sneeze, but the pain only comes once in a while.
Any female who is ovulating can get an ovarian cyst. Sometimes there are no symptoms. You can have soreness on the lower sides, where your ovaries are. Always check with your GYN if you are having any symptoms you are unfamiliar with. Even just call the doctor’s office and ask to speak to a nurse.
Typically, ovarian cysts are functional (not disease related) and occur as a normal process of ovulation. During the days before ovulation , a follicle grows. But at the time of expected ovulation, the follicle fails to break open and release an egg, as it is supposed to. Instead, the fluid within the follicle remains and forms a cyst .
Functional, or physiological, ovarian cysts usually disappear within 8 – 12 weeks without treatment. They are relatively common, and are more common during a woman's childbearing years (puberty to menopause ). Ovarian cysts are rare after menopause .
No known risk factors have been identified.
Functional ovarian cysts are not the same as ovarian tumors (including ovarian cancer ) or cysts due to hormone-related conditions such as polycystic ovarian disease . Some non-functional ovarian cysts must be treated to go away.
Symptoms
An ovarian cyst can cause pain if it pushes on nearby structures, ruptures, or bleeds. Pain may also occur if the cyst is twisted or causes twisting (torsion) of the fallopian tube. Symptoms of ovarian cysts can include:
Pelvic pain — constant, dull aching
Pain with intercourse or pelvic pain during movement
Pain during bowel movements
Pelvic pain shortly after beginning or ending a menstrual period
Abnormal uterine bleeding (change from normal menstrual pattern)
Longer than usual menstrual cycle
Shorter than usual menstrual cycle
Absent menstruation
Irregular menstruation
Abdominal bloating or swelling
Note: Often no symptoms are noted.
Exams and Tests
Pelvic exam — may reveal an ovarian enlargement or a cyst
Ultrasound — usually done first
CT scan
MRI
Doppler flow studies
Blood tests may be ordered:
Serum HCG ( pregnancy test ) — may be done to rule out pregnancy
Ca-125 — an ovarian cancer marker that may help to identify cancerous cysts in older women
Hormone levels (such as LH, FSH, estradiol, and testosterone) — may be checked to evaluate for associated hormonal conditions
Treatment
Functional ovarian cysts usually go away without treatment. Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) may be prescribed to help establish normal cycles and decrease the development of functional ovarian cysts .
Simple ovarian cysts that are larger than 5 – 10 centimeters and complex ovarian cysts that persist should be surgically removed. Laparoscopy or exploratory laparotomy can be used.
Other medical treatment may be recommended if other disorders are found to be the cause of ovarian cysts , such as polycystic ovary disease.
Possible Complications
Complications are related to the specific diagnosis . Concern is given to cysts that twist, rupture, bleed, or show signs of cancerous changes.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of an ovarian cyst.
Prevention
If a woman is not seeking pregnancy and develops functional cysts frequently, they can be prevented by taking hormonal medications (such as birth control pills), which prevent follicle formation.
Hope this helped! And yes a teen can get one!
sure. any woman can. It causes a sharpish pain in the lower abdomin on one side (either side).
most of the time, it will resolve on its own.
it’ll probably hurt worst during ovulation (2 weeks before next period). It’s actually an egg traveling from the ovary toward the uterus. the egg is surrounded by something to protect it on its journey and can sometimes get a little sluggish along the way. It’s only a problem if it gets stuck.
a good way to prevent cysts is NOT to ovulate – by going on birth control pills.
If you’re in lots of pain, see your doctor – they’ll probably order an ultrasound.