Complex cysts can develop on both ovaries
Ovarian cysts develop either on or in a woman's ovaries. While they are said to be harmless most of the time, there are times when cysts on ovaries can pose a serious danger to both the fertility and life of a woman. This is in addition to some of the common symptoms of ovarian cysts that can cause a lot of discomfort.
Complex cysts can pose a lot of danger to a woman, especially when they rupture. Here are the facts on complex cysts that you should be aware of as a woman.
While most of the cysts on ovaries have the potential of simply deteriorating and fading way, they can sometimes grow into large cysts. There are also instances where the cysts bleed within their capsules and thus causing further complications.
Large cysts and bleeding ovarian cysts
While most of the cysts on ovaries have the potential of simply deteriorating and fading way, they can sometimes grow into large cysts. There are also instances where the cysts bleed within their capsules and thus causing further complications.
Twisting of ovaries is caused by complex cysts
In addition to bleeding ovarian cysts, one can also have twisted ovaries as a result of having large cysts. This usually results in a lot of pain especially in the abdomen. Pelvic pain is also common in women with large cysts on ovaries.
Dermoid ovarian cysts usually form from cells that are undifferentiated. Since these cells are undifferentiated, it means that they can grow into any human tissue with time. It is therefore common to find such cysts having skin, hair and sometimes even teeth. While the possibility of these cysts being cancerous is slim, their continued growth can be a cause of great pain. They can also cause twisting of ovaries.
Endometrioma is a type of complex ovarian cyst that usually results from endometriosis. This condition is usually characterized by the growth of uterine cells outside the uterus. As a result, there are times when these cells attach on a woman's ovaries and form a growth. These cysts can also be painful and thus cause a lot of discomfort, especially when they grow into large cysts.
Cystadenomas is the other type of complex ovarian cyst that you should be aware of. This type of cyst usually develops from tissues of the ovary. They are usually filled with various substances at various stages of their growth. It is not uncommon for these cysts to have mucous or liquid in them.
Dermoid cysts
Dermoid ovarian cysts usually form from cells that are undifferentiated. Since these cells are undifferentiated, it means that they can grow into any human tissue with time. It is therefore common to find such cysts having skin, hair and sometimes even teeth. While the possibility of these cysts being cancerous is slim, their continued growth can be a cause of great pain. They can also cause twisting of ovaries.
Chocolate cysts, also known as endometriomas are part of the complex ovarian cyst family
Endometrioma is a type of complex ovarian cyst that usually results from endometriosis. This condition is usually characterized by the growth of uterine cells outside the uterus. As a result, there are times when these cells attach on a woman's ovaries and form a growth. These cysts can also be painful and thus cause a lot of discomfort, especially when they grow into large cysts.
Cystadenomas, the not-so-common types of complex cysts
Cystadenomas is the other type of complex ovarian cyst that you should be aware of. This type of cyst usually develops from tissues of the ovary. They are usually filled with various substances at various stages of their growth. It is not uncommon for these cysts to have mucous or liquid in them.
Studies show that they usually have a great potential of growing in size with some women having cysts that have a diameter of over twelve inches. Such growth is bound to cause the twisting of a woman's ovaries.
