Ovarian cysts?

Are ovarian cysts supposed to hurt a lot, or should I examine the matter closer (for cancer)

Ovarian cysts?
Ovarian cysts OR ovarian cancer do not always have pain or noticeable symptoms, although they can. For example, I have an extended family member that was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, after years of irregular periods.





The irregular periods were her ONLY symptom...that is why the cysts (and cancer) went undiagnosed for so long. If you thing you may have cysts, your best bet is to make a trip to the gyno's office. They can do appropriate testing to determine if you have cysts or not. They may do a pelvic exam, blood work, and ultrasound, or various other tests to make a complete diagnosis.
Reply:Ovarian Cysts do cause discomfort but it is not cancer just a cyst. When one ruptures if it is big enough you will go down and possibly throw up bile. Little ones rupture and you might feel a little pain. Everyone has follicle but when they get big thats when they are cysts.
Reply:They can if they get large enough, rupture or worse cause the ovary to torse. If you think you have one or more you should consult your dr. If they won't order an ultrasound, find another dr.
Reply:Cysts are pretty common, and usually you don't even know you have them until you go in for a check up. But it never hurts to have them checked by a Dr. They can remove them right there in the exam room and send them off to a pathologist to check for cancer. I've had several before, and had one removed just last month and didn't feel a thing, other than a little extra bleeding for a few days after but that is normal.
Reply:Some people can experience ovarian cysts without any discomfort or even knowledge that they have them. Depending on size and position some may cause ammence pain due to fluid build up, pressure and twisting of the ovary.





I had cysts removed two years ago that had grown to the size of tennis balls. These caused alot of pain especially when they burst because a pocket of fluid would build up in my lower abdomen. The cysts that are removed during and laperoscopy are checkd for cancerous material. For your sake I would have the matter examined closer due to the fact that sometimes the cysts can cause scaring of the ovarian tissue, this can lead to infertility. There are also many other factors that may be contributing to pain such as an underlying case of endomentriosis. Here are a few other types of cysts.


I would definately have the matter exmined further.





-Endometriomas:These cysts develop in women who have endometriosis, when tissue from the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. The tissue may attach to the ovary and form a growth. These cysts can be painful during sexual intercourse and during menstruation.


-Cystadenomas: These cysts develop from cells on the outer surface of the ovary. They are often filled with a watery fluid or thick, sticky gel. They can become large and cause pain.


-Dermoid cysts: The cells in the ovary are able to make hair, teeth, and other growing tissues that become part of a forming ovarian cyst. These cysts can become large and cause pain.


-Polycystic ovaries: The eggs mature within the follicles, or sacs, but the sac doesn't break open to release the egg. The cycle repeats, follicles continue to grow inside the ovary, and cysts form.

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