The ovary is a small gland that sits between your uterus and your bladder. If you have a cyst (a lump in your pelvis that can cause problems like chronic pelvic pain and urinary incontinence), you are definitely not alone. Ovarian cysts are typically detected by pelvic exam that includes a visual, physical exam to confirm the mass is indeed a cyst.
Ovarian cysts, also known as uterine leiomyomas, are benign, noncancerous tumors that grow in the uterus. They are usually about the size of a pea. If found during a pelvic exam, doctors can usually safely remove the cyst and the area is usually painless. The most common symptoms of a cyst are lower back pain, spotting, and vaginal bleeding.
According to doctors, the most common symptoms of a cyst are lower back pain, spotting, and vaginal bleeding. It’s a common misconception that ovarian cysts are uncommon and only found in women of reproductive age. Though they are usually as a result of a personal family history, a cyst can also occur as a result of excessive use of oral contraceptives, certain hormones, or pelvic surgery.
Ovarian cysts are not commonly found in women of reproductive age. They are most commonly found in women under 45. In fact, according to the Cyst-Treatment Network, ovarian cysts can be the cause of infertility in as many as 25% of women.
The Ovarian Cyst Treatment Network is an organization that helps women and men suffering from this issue. They offer treatment for all types of cysts, including cysts that are not visible on an ultrasound. They are especially interested in cysts that are located behind the ovaries.
In the case of ovarian cysts, most often it is most likely that the cyst is caused by a hormone imbalance. This may be a result of a change in a woman’s natural hormone levels or a change in her menstrual cycle. When this happens, the ovaries can become inflamed and start producing excessive amounts of growth hormones. This causes the cyst to grow and eventually become visible. Though, it is possible that the ovaries have been damaged.
It is also possible that the cysts are malignant, but unfortunately not all ovarian cysts are malignant. The ovaries are not the only organs that can be affected by these symptoms; if you have kidney problems you should also be worried.
Once ovaries are affected there is a need to treat it and to be sure it is not malignant, your doctor can usually do so without any problems. But if it is severe and/or if you are pregnant, the doctor may need to do an ultrasound and/or an MRI. This can be done at any hospital but the cost would be high. If you are pregnant you should go to your local hospital.
As it turns out ovaries can be affected in a similar way to kidneys. The condition is called andovary hyperplasia, or “ovary cancer” by some doctors. It can cause a serious condition called andovarian cysts, which may be removed by surgery.
Ovarian cancer is rare but can cause severe and/or life-threatening complications for both mother and fetus. Women with a history of ovarian cancer have an increased risk of getting the disease and having a baby with it. It is a common diagnosis in women seeking prenatal care for their babies. Ovarian cancer is not often diagnosed in women who have never had the disease.