What Are The Causes Of Ovarian Cysts?

• 29/01/2024
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What are the causes of ovarian cysts? – An ovarian cyst is quite common in India as nearly 25%of females suffer from ovarian cyst during their reproductive age group. It is a semi-solid sac in the ovaries. There are different causes of ovarian cysts, for instance, pelvic infection, pregnancy, and hormonal problems. These Ovarian Cysts are usually painless, and Symptomless. There are only signs of ovulation, in some conditions, they may need to be diagnosed and treated by removing them from the body.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts

The majority of cysts are benign and small and do not exhibit any symptoms most of the time. Females usually encounter ovarian cysts during their reproductive age group.  Mostly Ovarian Cysts go away on their own but in some cases where the Cyst got ruptured somehow, Like twisted, burst, or ruptured it may cause some serious symptoms like those mentioned below. 

• Nausea & vomiting
• Tenderness in breasts 
• Pain in lower back and thighs
• Pain during sex
• Worsen menstrual cycle
• Infertility
• Painful bowel movements
• Abdominal bloating or swelling 

Between Puberty and Menopause Ovarian cysts are very common in Childbearing years. Consuming fertility drugs is one of the reasons for ovarian cysts. These Cysts are gone after a woman’s period or pregnancy. Each ovary is the shape of an Almond, the eggs are developed and get mature in the ovaries. This problem creates no pain and discomfort, so sometimes it takes so long to discover that you are having this problem.

But in some cases, the Ovarian Cyst gets twisted and bursts for some reason, it may cause severe symptoms. If you want to protect yourself from this you have to go for regular checkups. These Symptoms can cause very serious problems in the future.

What are the causes of ovarian cysts? 

Every month during the menstrual cycle, a cyst (cyst) develops on your ovaries. The cyst is where an egg develops. The follicle makes the hormone estrogen, which causes normal changes in your uterine lining as your uterus prepares for pregnancy. When your egg matures, you release it from the follicle, called ovulation. There are two kinds of functional cysts – 

If the follicle doesn’t break open and the egg is not released, the fluid remains in the follicle, forming a Follicular Cyst and continuing to grow. A follicular cyst is the most common type of ovarian cyst. A follicular cyst may contain small amounts of blood. 

Another common ovarian cyst is Corpus Luteum Cyst, it occurs after the follicle releases the egg and it shrinks and starts producing estrogen & progesterone hormones. Fluid building inside the sac leads to a cyst. 

Moreover, there are other types of cysts not directly related to menstrual cycles, called pathological cysts. 

A Dermoid Cyst or teratoma is formed from the reproductive cells and even contains tissues like teeth, skin, and hair. 

Cystadenoma develops on the surface of the ovary that may or may not contain mucous material. However, this ovarian cyst grows in size. 

Endometriosis is a condition in which the cell starts to grow outside of the uterus. It may attach to the ovary and result in the cyst.  

Treatment for Ovarian Cysts 

Usually, there was no treatment of Ovarian Cysts. It comes and goes by itself like after pregnancy and after the period. There are medications available in the market for preventing ovulation and further cyst formation. However, Some treatments are operation(surgery), it can remove your Cyst and will do very little damage with the help of advanced modern equipment. For instance, 

1. Laparoscopy – Only tiny incisions are required and has speedy recovery. 
2. Laparotomy – In case of a large size cyst. 

Precautions To Be Taken 

• You can make sure of your medical health with the help of regular checkups from your medical healthcare provider. 
• Always concern your doctor if you are facing Sudden Pelvic pain or Severe Abdominal Pain with fever and vomiting. 
• There are some very serious symptoms of Ovarian Cysts, don’t take them lightly, get a medical checkup and treatment. Sometimes it may grow bigger and bigger, also some tissues can attach to your ovary from Cysts causing the spreading of infection inside the ovary. If there was only one Cysts it can grow more like itself.
• The risk of developing an ovarian cyst increases with age, menopause, pregnancy, history of ovarian cysts, and current medical conditions. 
• If you have had an ovarian cyst before, you are more likely to develop one. 
• If you have endometriosis or hormone problems, or if you are taking medications for ovulation, such as Clomid, you are at an increased risk of developing one.
• While there is no cure for most ovarian cysts, regular pelvic exams can help detect changes in the ovaries as soon as possible. 
• Be aware of changes in your monthly menstrual cycle. Be on the lookout for unusual menstrual symptoms, particularly those that persist beyond a few cycles. Discuss changes that concern you with your healthcare provider.

Conclusion 

At last, we hope you find all the information regarding the symptoms, causes, treatments, and precautions of ovarian cysts. However, if you are experiencing any of the mentioned symptoms, seeing a specialist is highly recommended. You can book an appointment with the best gynaecologist, Dr Ruchi Rai Ahuja in Chandigarh.