How Is An Ovarian Cyst Formed

An ovarian cyst is formed when fluid collects within a thin membrane present inside the ovary. The cyst, a closed sac-like structure, is separated from the rest of the surrounding tissue by a membrane. It consists of liquid, gaseous, or semi-solid material. The size of the cyst can range from the size of a pea to larger than an orange.

Ovarian cyst treatments are incurred by the ones larger in size. The smaller ovarian cysts are small and harmless. They develop more often during the reproductive years, although they can appear at any point in the life of a woman.

Ovarian cysts often show no signs or symptoms, but they can cause pain and bleeding. Surgical ovarian cyst removal may need to be carried out if the cyst is over 5 centimeters in diameter.

If ovarian cyst symptoms do occur, they include:

• If symptoms are present, they are not always helpful in diagnosing an ovarian cyst, because other conditions have similar symptoms.
• The occurrence of irregular and painful menstruation that is heavier or lighter than before.
• Persistent pain in the pelvis or an intermittent dull ache that spreads to the lower back and thighs of the woman. This symptom may appear just before menstruation begins or ends.
• The occurrence of dyspareunia, a pelvic pain that takes place during sexual intercourse. It is possible that some women might experience pain and discomfort in the abdomen after sex.
• Some may women experience pain when passing a stool, pressure on the bowels or a continual need to pass a stool.
• The woman may experience bloating, swelling, or a feeling heaviness in the abdomen.
• The woman may have issues in emptying the bladder completely or she may feel the need to urinate frequently.

The women may experience hormonal abnormalities. In this case, the body produces abnormal amounts of hormones, leading to changes in the way the breasts and body hair grow.