Ovarian Cysts Symptoms

• What are Ovarian Cysts?
  Ovarian cysts are fluid filled cavities within the ovary. Each month fluid collects around the developing egg forming a follicle. After ovulation the follicle becomes a corpus luteum which makes progesterone. Either a follicle or a corpus luteum can form a cyst (follicular or corpus luteum cysts). There are also benign (non cancerous) and rarely (cancerous) cysts which can form in the ovary.
   
• Ovarian Cyst Symptoms
   
  • Often asymptomatic
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pelvic pressure
  • Abdominal enlargement
  • Bowel or bladder symptoms
     
• Ovarian Cyst Treatment
   
  • Expectant (may go away without treatment)
  • Surgical (Generally as complicated as day surgical procedures)
     
    • Cystectomy (removal of cyst)
    • Oophorectomy (removal of ovary)