It is
actually possible for a woman with cysts in her ovaries to live without experiencing
any symptoms of ovarian cysts. This is so especially in cases where the cysts in
ovaries are small in size. In such cases, the cysts are usually of a size that
is small enough not to affect the adjacent organs. Such cysts on ovaries
usually shrink and disappear on their own with time without the use of any
treatments of ovarian cysts.
However,
there are some other cases where cysts become large and thus interfere with the
functioning of the female reproductive system or adjacent organs. This is also
usually the case where complications of ovarian cysts develop.
Such
complications include ovarian cyst rupture or burst, ovarian torsion, infection
as a result of bleeding ovarian cysts and so on. In such cases, a woman is
bound to experience symptoms of ovarian cysts which usually vary in their
severity depending on the type of cyst on ovary, its size and the severity of the
resulting complications. The following are some of the common symptoms of ovarian
cysts.
Abdominal and
pelvic pains are common symptoms of cysts in ovaries. This pain is usually
experienced in the form of a dull aching. There are however instances where the
pain becomes severe, sharp and sudden. This is so especially in cases where
complex cysts develop. This pain may be experienced on both sides of a woman’s
lower abdomen, although it is also possible to experience it on only one side.
One may also experience ovarian pain in the lower back region, vagina and even
in the thighs. Depending on the nature of the ovarian cysts, the pain may be
intermittent or consistent.
A woman is
also bound to experience bloating, heaviness, fullness or swelling in her
abdominal region. Her breasts may also feel more tender than normal. Women with
cysts o ovaries also usually tend to experience painful periods and the pain
may occur either at the end or at the beginning of their menstrual periods.
Abnormal
spotting or uterine bleeding is also another symptom of ovarian cysts. A woman
is may experience irregular periods when she has cysts in her ovaries.
Given the proximity
of the bladder to the female reproductive system, their capacity to hold urine
may be interfered with. A woman may find it hard to fully empty her bladder. It
is also not uncommon for a woman with ovarian cysts to urinate more frequently
than normal. This usually happens especially in cases where the woman has large
cysts. In such cases, the cysts usually apply pressure on the bladder and thus
affecting its ability to hold urine. Large cysts may also result in a woman finding
bowel movements problematic.
Sudden weight
gain is sometimes one of the symptoms of ovarian cysts. There are also the
bouts of nausea and vomiting. A woman with cysts in her ovaries may also experience
fatigue, headaches, rib pains which feel muscular and may also find it
difficult to get pregnant.
Some women
with cysts in their ovaries will experience an increase in the rate at which their
hair grows. She may start noticing an increase in body and facial hair. Strange
nodules that feel like bruises under the layer of skin is also one of the common
signs and symptoms of ovarian cysts.
