04/01/2024
What are ovarian cysts?
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops either on or inside the ovaries. If the cyst of the o***y is filled with fluid, it is called a simple ovarian cyst, which is more common at any age, whereas a cyst is filled with blood or solid material, it is referred to as a complex ovarian cyst, which is less common and more likely to become cancerous.
What are the types of ovarian cysts?
1. Functional ovarian cysts: These are the most common type. They are harmless (benign) and short-lived cysts that often develop as part of the menstrual cycle and indicate a sign of healthy ovarian function. Generally, these cysts shrink over time, usually within two months (60 days), without any specific treatment.
There are two subtypes of functional cysts:
>Follicular cysts: As a part of a woman's menstrual cycle, the follicle releases an egg every month for fertilization(ovulation). Follicular cysts happen when a follicle fails to release an egg. Instead, it fills with fluid and continues to grow bigger.
>Corpus luteum cysts: After ovulation, a follicle transforms into the corpus luteum (temporary endocrine structure). In some cases, fluid collects in the corpus luteum and may develop as cysts.
In some cases, both follicular and corpus luteal cysts can potentially turn into hemorrhagic cysts, which may occur due to ovulation rather than any medical condition. Other haemorrhagic ovarian cyst causes include follicle rupture, injury to o***y, some fertility drugs or anticoagulant medications. Haemorrhagic ovarian cyst treatment includes bed rest, pain medication and surgery (if the cyst is large and causing severe symptoms.
2. Pathological cysts: These cysts are rare and can develop due to various medical conditions. Examples include:
>Dermoid cysts: The dermoid cyst types are sac-like growths, that develops on the ovaries, contain the cells that can form various tissue types in the human body, including skin, teeth, hair and even brain tissue. Ovarian dermoid cyst symptoms are not noticeable until the cysts become large. Dermoid cyst causes include infections, gene mutations, developmental abnormalities
>Endometriomas or chocolate cysts: These are cysts filled with endometrial tissue, the same tissue that a woman bleeds (shed) each month during menstruation. Chocolate cyst symptoms include painful and crampy periods, pelvic pain not related to menstruation, infertility for some woman.
>Cystadenomas: They develop on the surface of the o***y and are filled with thin and watery or thicker and mucous-like fluid.
*Serous cystadenomas: It contains one or more cysts on the surface of the o***y. These are typically filled with a clear, thin, and watery fluid.
*Mucinous cystadenomas: These are composed of multiple glands and cysts that are filled with a thick, mucous-like fluid.
>Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS): It is a hormonal disorder that affects women and leads to the development of multiple small cysts on the ovaries and causing the ovaries to enlarge.
>Ovarian cancer cysts: Unlike the conditions mentioned above, ovarian cancer cysts (tumours) are not fluid-filled sacs. Instead, they are solid masses made up of cancer cells.
What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?
1) Pelvic pain
2) Bloating
3) increased urinary frequency
4) Conatipation or pain during defecation
5) pain during in*******se
6) nausea Vomitting
7) distension of abdomen
😎 difficulty getting pregnant
If you are facing any of these symptoms, contact your gynaecologist today.
Book an appointment with Dr. Anjuri Roy, one of the best female gynaecologists near you!