It's Quite Common To Have Cysts On The Ovaries

By Amanda Clark

No matter what a woman's age, it's not unusual to get cysts on the ovaries. Rest assured that it is very common, with statistics showing that most women will experience at least one cyst in their lives. The good news is that they are harmless, but sometimes, they may be of a more serious nature.

To begin with, all women at every age, must be routinely checked by way of pelvic examinations by a gynecologist. This will help to avoid any serious complications. Furthermore, it should be known that in many cases there are no symptoms whatsoever. On the other hand, there could be extreme pain associated with this that can be confused with other types of problems in the pelvis.

Some women actually experience an aching pain in the pelvic area, which could even extend to the finest in the lower back. Other women experience pain, as there period nears and during sexual intercourse.

You may even experience pain in during a bowel movement or a feeling of heaviness in the belly. Many women also feel a weight in the bladder or rectum. However, there are urgent situations that need immediate medical attention if there are sharp abdominal pains, and/or pains accompanied by fever and/or vomiting.

As mentioned above, it is important for everyone to understand that ovarian cysts are quite normal, because during each month in the menstrual cycle, the ovaries produce something similar to cysts. Basically, they come and go. However, in some cases, they just continue to grow, and therefore grow into a typical cyst.

Your doctor will treat your cysts depending on their size, which he will see with an ultrasound examination. Typical treatment includes birth control pills, surgery to remove the cyst, and in many cases, simply by letting nature take its course and allowing it to fade away on its own. - 30428

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