Are you worried if ovarian cysts are dangerous? What\'s the potential? Usually, ovarian cysts may form in your ovaries but they may not present with any troubling symptoms. They get settled on their own within a month or two and cause no potential harm.
What exactly is an ovarian cyst?
An ovarian cyst is any pouch-like fluid-filled site inside or on the surface of your ovaries. Normally you have two ovaries on either side of your uterus. These ovaries contain eggs, which mature and get released monthly. Many women develop ovarian cysts that they are not even aware of, they might get diagnosed during a pelvic exam. Usually, they disappear within some time without any treatment but complications can arise if they rupture inside your body and can cause toxicity. Dr. Rishma Pai, one of the best laparoscopy doctors in Mumbai can help you diagnose and remove a cyst through laparoscopy depending on severity.
Symptoms
The symptoms can vary from none to a crying grade:
- sharp lower abdominal pain
- abdominal pain with or without nausea
- weakness, fatigue
- irregular periods
- bloating, swelling
Risk factors or epidemiology
An ovarian cyst can form in any female at any point in time. Sometimes these cysts can be simple ( follicular ) or can be complex ( ovarian malignancy). cyst formation is a common occurrence in women in the reproductive age group. The chances of the malignant cyst are around menarche due to varied hormonal changes in the body. Most of the cysts usually are not malignant ( cancerous ) but the age of the female plays an important role.
Possible risk factors include
- smoking
- sterilisation methods like a tubal ligation
- infertility
- hypothyroidism
- endometriosis
- foetal cyst due to maternal gonadotropin
- Hcg hormone peak ( during pregnancy)
Possible causes of cyst formation
The female body produces functional cysts in form of follicles every month and other unwanted cysts need to be diagnosed
These are :
- endometrioma
- cystadenomas
- dermoid cyst
When do you need to see a doctor?
If you feel any kind of sharp pain around your lower abdomen along with fever and fatigue. You must visit a doctor if you experience these symptoms, especially if you\'re from the reproductive age group. Pay attention to your menstrual cycle, and report to your doctor if there are any irregularities associated. You can visit our gynaecology clinic in Mumbai for consultation.