Ovarian Cyst
It is a sac filled with liquid or solid material in the ovary. Ovarian cysts are rather common to have in women and the treatment depends on the type of cyst you have
Common Symptoms :
Irregular or
heavy periods
Persistent bloating or pressure
Sudden, severe abdominal pain
Difficulty conceiving
Types of cyst :
Commonest. Occur naturally every month. Can dissolve with medication
Haemorrhagic cyst / functional cyst
Dermoid / Endometriotic
/ Mucinous or serous cystadenoma
Non-cancerous but need surgical excision
Ovarian Cancer
Need extensive evaluation and treatment
What if I don’t remove the cyst?
Increase in size: Some grow quickly to occupy the whole abdomen making you look like a pregnant woman.
Torsion: Some cysts may turn around itself, giving rise to episodes of pain, fever and vomit. This may compromise the health of the ovary and usually is dealt with on priority in emergency.
Rupture: Burst in the abdomen giving rise to severe pain and need to be dealt with on priority in emergency.
Infertility: They alter the local hormonal balance and can cause infertility
Treatment Options
Medical :
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Yes some cysts can be treated medically. Depending on the size and nature of your cyst, your gynaecologist will be the best judge to decide
Surgical ( Laparoscopy / robotic) :
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This procedure removes the unhealthy ovarian tissue and preserves the normal parts of the ovary.
