Ovarian cyst: symptoms

Ovarian cysts, the symptoms of which can be unmanifested, often unspecific, a fairly common disease among women of reproductive age.

Ovarian cyst is a cavity, a neoplasm, usually of a small size, filled with contents of different consistency and structure. Depending on the type of contents of the cyst, the structure of the walls of its cavity, neoplasms are divided into categories - functional and pathological, abnormal, that is, those that can develop into malignant ones. Functional neoplasms have the property of involution, that is, resolves. They develop during the ovulation period, which has deviations due to hormonal failures. Such cystic formations almost never manifest themselves as painful symptoms with the exception of complications - ruptures or torsion of the legs of a large, overcrowded cyst.

Any organic or abnormal ovarian cyst symptoms is more pronounced, as it is not capable of self-resorption and is often accompanied by concomitant gynecological diseases - adnexitis, endometriosis, salpingitis.

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Ovarian cysts, symptoms and manifestations

Neoplasms are constantly developing, there are no cysts that freeze in their development - they either increase or involution, disappear. Some cysts grow very slowly, often not manifesting themselves for years, others develop swiftly, especially if their contents are choked. Ovarian cyst symptoms is primary and secondary.

Primary manifestations are practically not felt, menstruation is not disturbed, and there are no painful sensations. Most often, such cysts are detected with routine gynecological examinations. As a rule, in the initial stage of the ovarian cyst symptoms do not manifest, as the fluid in its cavity accumulates gradually, very slowly. Often when taking hormonal contraceptives, the cystic formation resolves without a trace so that the woman does not even suspect that she had such a problem. The only indirect sign of the formation of cysts may be pain in the lower abdomen in the middle period of menstruation, which is not perceived by a woman as something pathological.

Secondary symptoms appear in cases where the cystic formation is large, it develops and begins to squeeze the neighboring organs. In addition, the ovarian cyst symptoms can be quite painful in situations where the foot of the neoplasm twists and blocks the blood supply to the veins. If the leg is twisted through the loop of the intestine, there is a symptomatology characteristic of intestinal obstruction - acute pain, bloating, an increase in body temperature. Such a condition requires urgent medical attention, otherwise everything can end with hemorrhage in the peritoneum and peritonitis. Secondary signs are the symptoms of internal bleeding due to rupture of the neoplasm - strong, sharp pain, pale skin, rapid pulse, pressure drop, fever, vomiting.

Ovarian cyst symptoms can manifest after many years, when its development leads to persistent hormonal disorders. In such cases, there is a constant change in the menstrual cycle, the menstrual cycle can be both meager and abundant. The process itself is very painful, accompanied by general malaise, hyperthermia, weakness and dizziness.

The large, more than 7-8 centimeters, ovarian cyst symptoms has visually obvious - the stomach becomes noticeably large, swollen due to the accumulation of cavity cystic fluid. Among the manifestations and signs of tumors that can be alarming signals and which should be paid attention, we note the following: 

• Painful sensations in sexual contact. 
• Pain in the lower abdomen after intense physical activity. 
• Frequent urination. 
• Weight gain due to hormonal disorders. 
• Frequent nausea feeling. 
• Subfebrile body temperature.
• Tension of abdominal muscles. 
• Periodic tachycardia without objective cardiac causes.
• Violation of the menstrual cycle. 
• Scanty or vice versa - abundant discharge during menstruation. 
• Pain in lower abdomen during stool. 
• Allocations with blood during the period of ovulation.

Any symptoms that are characteristic of the "acute abdomen" pattern, such as nausea, sharp cramping pain, falling blood pressure, fainting and fever, require immediate medical attention. All other manifestations similar to the symptoms of cysts should be clarified by the gynecologist with the help of a detailed full examination including ultrasound and colposcopy, and a comprehensive blood test, and, possibly, laparoscopic diagnosis.

The ovarian cyst often does not manifest symptoms, which is why regular visits to the treating gynecologist and routine diagnostic examinations are so important. Treatment of cysts is not always conservative, and to avoid surgery, it is necessary to take care of the prevention of their own women's health and to plan annual gynecological examinations.