There are
many types of ovarian cysts, but the ones which can be said to be strange are
dermoid ovarian cysts. This has mainly to do with the fact that they usually
occur differently from the other types of cysts on ovaries. Due to the nature
of these cells, they may contain well-formed teeth, sizeable clumps of human
hair, bone tissues, muscle fibers, thyroid tissue and mature skin with sweat
glands among other things. This is unlike the other types of cysts on ovaries
which usually contain fluids.
Dermoid
ovarian cysts are known to have these “strange” pieces of tissue mainly because
of the fact that they arise from a single cell that has not yet been
specialized. This means that the cells within the cysts can develop into
anything and thus as a result, one can find almost any tissue within her
ovaries.
As far as symptoms of ovarian cysts are concerned, these types of cysts on ovaries rarely result in any negative effects on the woman who has them. Naturally, they are usually detected by a pelvic exam. This is usually so because when they are small in size, the only thing that they usually do is to cause an enlargement of a woman’s ovaries. This is something that most women never get to realize unless they pay a visit to the doctor.
As far as symptoms of ovarian cysts are concerned, these types of cysts on ovaries rarely result in any negative effects on the woman who has them. Naturally, they are usually detected by a pelvic exam. This is usually so because when they are small in size, the only thing that they usually do is to cause an enlargement of a woman’s ovaries. This is something that most women never get to realize unless they pay a visit to the doctor.
Although
rare, there are cases where dermoid ovarian cysts rupture and thus cause severe
pelvic pain. Instances of ovarian torsion, especially when the dermoid cysts
become large, also occasionally occur.
In cases where these cysts on ovaries
rupture and thus end up releasing the cystic fluid inside a woman’s
reproductive system, a woman is usually exposed to risks of contracting an
infection. It is thus usually advisable that you immediately pay a visit to the
doctor the moment you start experiencing sharp pelvic and abdominal pains.
Removal of the dermoid ovarian cyst may be necessary in cases where extreme
complications of cysts on ovaries arise.
Congratulations!
By increasing your knowledge on dermoid ovarian cysts, you are a step closer to
taking full control of your reproductive health.
