Ovarian cysts that occur in most women are usually functional. These types of cysts on ovaries usually pose no danger to a woman, especially when they do not grow. However, these are not the only type of cysts that can develop in a woman's ovaries.
Large cysts on ovaries are the first type of complex ovarian cysts. They usually result in a lot of complications that can sometimes make the life of the affected woman unbearable. When they press against a woman's bladder, she may not only experience discomfort but may also experience an increased need for urination. This is because when the cysts press against the bladder, they reduce the bladder's capacity to hold urine and as a result, one will constantly feel the urge to urinate. They may also result in a lot of pelvic pain, especially when they push against adjacent tissues and organs.
Dermoid ovarian cysts are complex simply because unlike other types of cysts, they are usually made from cells that produce human eggs. These cells are usually not specialized and thus can develop into anything. It is thus common for one to find them filed with hair, teeth and sometimes even human skin.
Given their nature, these cysts are usually potentially dangerous because they have a tendency to grow and thus their large sizes are what usually cause complications. It is also common for these cysts on ovaries to cause ovarian torsion, something which might lead to a lot of pelvic pain and in some severe cases, internal bleeding especially if the blood vessels which supply blood to the ovaries burst due to the twisting.
Women who suffer from endometriosis are usually at a risk of developing endometriomas. These types of complex ovarian cysts usually form when endometrial tissues grow on the ovaries and thus leading to the formation of cysts on ovaries. They are usually called chocolate cysts mainly because of the fact that they usually have a deep red chocolate-like color. When they burst, these cysts usually release this fluid, something which will appear as an abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Cystadenomas are a type of complex ovarian cysts which usually form from ovarian tissues. They are usually filled with either mucous material or watery liquid. They have tendency of becoming large, with some registering sizes of up to twelve inches or more in diameter. This usually increases the chances of women having these cysts on ovaries experiencing ovarian torsion, something which might lead to more complications.
Women who suffer from endometriosis are usually at a risk of developing endometriomas. These types of complex ovarian cysts usually form when endometrial tissues grow on the ovaries and thus leading to the formation of cysts on ovaries. They are usually called chocolate cysts mainly because of the fact that they usually have a deep red chocolate-like color. When they burst, these cysts usually release this fluid, something which will appear as an abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Cystadenomas are a type of complex ovarian cysts which usually form from ovarian tissues. They are usually filled with either mucous material or watery liquid. They have tendency of becoming large, with some registering sizes of up to twelve inches or more in diameter. This usually increases the chances of women having these cysts on ovaries experiencing ovarian torsion, something which might lead to more complications.
Most of the malignant ovarian cysts usually develop after menopause and thus if you have any cysts and you are past menopause, it is advisable that you see your doctor for diagnosis and possible treatment.
