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Posted: 10-29-07 03:05am
Have you been diagnosed with ovarian
cyst?
Do you have singular or multiple cysts on
one or both ovaries?
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Jude-Love
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Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 727 Location: Williamstown, Kentucky USA
Posted: 11-05-07 11:47am
There are all different kinds of ovarian
cysts. The most common are functional
ovarian cysts and they happen because
women ovulate-so really, every woman has
ovarian cysts. Sometimes, the cyst that
forms during ovulation does not burst and
release an egg, it just stays and can grow
and cause discomfort.
They usually don't even cause symptoms,
but when they do you'll notice abdominal
pain, frequent urination, a change in
bowel habits, maybe spotting or a missing
period. When this happens, it's best to
see your gynecologist and ask that an
ultrasound be done. There is virtually
never a reason for alarm with cysts, but
it's best to be sure and have your gyno
send you to have a transvaginal and
abdominopelvic ultrasound. Generally,
cysts go away after a few menstrual
cycles.
Other types of cysts are abnormal,
blood-filled, or dermoid (solid). They
are usually removed via surgery.
Having ovarian cysts is not like having
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Some
women with this syndrome do not even have
cysts on their ovaries.
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