OVARIAN CYST

is a fluid-filled sac within the ovary.

Symptoms
– Bloating
– lower abdominal pain
lower back pain.
If the cyst either breaks open or causes twisting of the ovary, it may cause severe pain. This may result in vomiting or feeling faint.

Most ovarian cysts are related to ovulation being either ;
– follicular cysts
– corpus luteum cysts.

Other types include;
– cysts due to endometriosis,
– dermoid cysts
– cystadenomas.
– Many small cysts occur in both ovaries in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
– Pelvic inflammatory disease may also result in cysts
– Rarely, cysts may be a form of ovarian cancer.

Diagnosis:

pelvic examination with an ultrasound

Medications;

Conservative management

paracetamol or ibuprofen may be used.

Hormonal birth control may be used to prevent further cysts in those who are frequently affected.

If they do not go away after several months, get larger, look unusual, or cause pain, they may be removed by surgery.

Complications;

Rupture

Twisting of the ovary