1. Even the best of doctors don’t really know why they form
Why do ovarian cysts form? What causes the formation of
cysts on ovaries?
Your doctor may act like he or she knows why they form, but
the truth is that, the question “why” still baffles them.
“Ovarian cysts often develop for no apparent reason in women
who have monthly periods.”
- NHS
2. There are two ways in which cysts on ovaries form
The first: as a
result of the normal functioning of the reproductive system. These are known as
functional ovarian cysts.
Second: for reasons unrelated to the normal functioning of
the reproductive system. Some of the ovarian cysts in this category include
dermoid cysts, cystadenomas, and endometriomas.
Source: Mayo Clinic
3. Efforts to boost your fertility can encourage their formation
Most of the processes in the female reproductive system are
controlled by hormones. It should thus come as no surprise when some of the
fertility treatments promote the formation and growth of cysts in ovaries.
According to Mayo Clinic, clomiphene (also known as
Serophine and sometimes as Clomid) is one of the fertility drugs that are known
to increase the risks of developing ovarian cysts after ovulation.
4. Formation of ovarian cysts is all part of nature’s plan...
There is absolutely nothing unusual about ovarian cysts, at
least in most of the cases. They usually form as a result of a woman’s
menstrual cycle and thereafter disappear.
Source: Mayo Clinic
5. Only that sometimes, things don’t go as planned
Most of the cysts in women’s ovaries usually disappear. In
fact, most women never realize that they have cysts in their ovaries.
However, there are a few cases where they don’t, something
that usually results in complex cysts. When this happens, a woman usually
starts to experience ovarian cyst symptoms.
6. Your uterus may have something to do with the formation of cysts
Sometimes, the cells in the lining of the uterus can break
away from its walls. They can thereafter start developing on the ovaries and
thus leading to the formation of an endometrioid cyst, also known as a chocolate
cyst. This usually happens as a result of a condition that is called
endometriosis.
Source: Patient.co.uk
7. Some ovarian cysts can develop weird characteristics
There are times when cysts develop from undifferentiated cells - cells that have the ability to
develop into almost any body tissue. Such cysts therefore tend to have hair,
teeth, thyroid and skin tissues. Such cysts are usually referred to as dermoid
ovarian cysts.
Source: Patient.co.uk
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