{"id":611,"date":"2022-09-04T18:16:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T15:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/?p=611"},"modified":"2024-12-06T12:25:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T09:25:21","slug":"what-are-ovarian-cysts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/what-are-ovarian-cysts\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Ovarian Cysts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are common and, in most cases, benign and non-cancerous. These cysts can vary in size and location on the ovary. The most common cysts develop when a follicle that produces an egg fails to rupture and release the egg. Instead, the follicle fills with fluid and forms a follicular cyst.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, cysts resolve on their own without treatment. However, in some cases, surgical removal may be necessary. Rarely, a cyst can twist (ovarian torsion) or rupture (ovarian cyst rupture), leading to serious complications that require emergency surgery.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-616\" src=\"https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/what-are-ovarian-cysts.jpg\" alt=\"ovarian-cysts\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most ovarian cysts are benign and harmless, some may be cancerous or pose risks to a woman\u2019s future fertility. For this reason, it is crucial to have an ovarian cyst evaluated by a specialist. Our doctors are experts in diagnosing and treating ovarian cysts.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, ovarian cysts do not show any symptoms. However, if you experience one or more of the following symptoms, we recommend consulting your doctor. Symptoms may include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Mild abdominal pain.<\/li>\r\n<li>Abdominal swelling, fullness, or a feeling of pressure.<\/li>\r\n<li>Pain during sexual intercourse.<\/li>\r\n<li>Irregular periods, including missed periods (amenorrhea), heavy bleeding (menorrhagia), or painful periods (dysmenorrhea).<\/li>\r\n<li>Unusual hair growth on the face and body caused by increased male hormones (hirsutism).<\/li>\r\n<li>Sharp abdominal pain, fever, and nausea (may occur if a cyst twists or ruptures).<\/li>\r\n<li>Rarely, painful, frequent urination or urinary incontinence caused by a cyst pressing on the bladder.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst and experience sudden, sharp abdominal pain, fever, or nausea and vomiting, contact your doctor immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Are Ovarian Cysts Diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diagnosing ovarian cysts requires a gynecological examination. If a suspicious cyst or mass is detected in the ovary, additional tests are conducted to rule out the possibility of ovarian cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your doctor may use one or more of the following tests to diagnose a benign ovarian cyst:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Pelvic Examination<\/strong><br \/>Ovarian cysts are often detected during routine pelvic exams. However, since a pelvic exam cannot provide a definitive diagnosis, the next step is typically a vaginal sonogram.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Vaginal Ultrasound<\/strong><br \/>This imaging test provides the most accurate picture of the ovary and cyst. It is performed by inserting a small device into the vagina.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"wp-image-617\" src=\"https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doctor-performs-ultrasound-examination-of-a-woman-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"what-are-ovarian-cysts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doctor-performs-ultrasound-examination-of-a-woman-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doctor-performs-ultrasound-examination-of-a-woman-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doctor-performs-ultrasound-examination-of-a-woman-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doctor-performs-ultrasound-examination-of-a-woman-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doctor-performs-ultrasound-examination-of-a-woman.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During ultrasound imaging, sound waves reflect off the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, creating an image on a monitor. This allows your doctor to precisely measure the cyst\u2019s size. More importantly, it helps determine whether the cyst is solid or fluid-filled.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While vaginal ultrasound detects the presence of a cyst, it cannot confirm whether the cyst is benign or malignant. If a suspicious cyst is found, the next step may involve surgically removing the cyst to determine its nature.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Laparoscopy<\/strong><br \/>This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows your doctor to remove the cyst through a small incision in the abdomen instead of a large one. A thin, lighted telescope called a laparoscope is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen. Small tools placed near the pubic bone allow the doctor to remove the cyst.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Are Ovarian Cysts Treated?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ovarian cysts often disappear without treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If cancer is suspected, if the cyst does not disappear or shrink during follow-ups, or if it causes other symptoms, surgery may be required to remove the cyst.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your doctor may recommend hormonal therapy to prevent the recurrence of ovarian cysts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kalembebek.com\/en\/blog\/\">Visit our blog to learn more about IVF and gynecological health. Click here to explore our blog.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are common and, in most cases, benign and non-cancerous. These cysts can vary in size and location on the ovary. The most common cysts develop when a follicle that produces an egg fails to rupture and release the egg. 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