Any infection in a woman’s body is potentially deadly. It is
even worse when such an infection occurs not just in a woman’s internal system,
but also in her reproductive system.
Ovarian cysts can sometimes cause an infection of the female
reproductive system. This happens when cysts on ovaries rupture, releasing
cystic fluid. Part of this fluid can sometimes get trapped inside the
reproductive system and thereby creating the perfect conditions for an internal
infection. When this happens, it can have a devastating effect on a woman’s
life.
Ovarian Cyst Pain
While pain is a common ovarian cyst symptom, the pain that results
from a complication such as an internal infection is bound to be more
excruciating. It will also be continuous – although not always.
This pain may be numbing. It may interrupt your normal
schedule, decrease your productivity, make you cranky – just to name a few of
its effects.
However, unlike normal ovarian pain which can be treated by
simple natural home-made remedies such as a heat pad, this pain may not go away
when you use such methods. Instead, it may get worse as time goes by. This is
because the infection is likely to worsen with time, something that may lead to
further complications.
Scarring of the uterus and fallopian tube passage
Infections cause scars. Infections in the female
reproductive system will cause both fallopian tube and uterine scarring. The
after-effects of this is devastating to any woman who is trying to get pregnant.
Scarring of the fallopian tube is likely to cause problems
when it comes to movement of the egg. In extreme cases, it can cause blockage
of the fallopian tube passage. This can cause conception problems, making it
difficult for a woman to get pregnant.
What scarring of the uterus does is that it reduces the ability
of a woman to hold a pregnancy to its full term. It can also result in
difficulty in getting pregnant when the scarring interferes with implantation.
This is why difficulty getting pregnant, and infertility, is one of the symptoms
of ovarian cysts.
Shock and death
An infection can result in shock. When left unattended to,
it can also cause death. This occurs in extreme cases where the after-effects
of an ovarian cyst rupture are left unattended to. It is one of the main
reasons why you should always pay a visit to the doctor any time you experience
any of the common symptoms of a cyst burst.
