Ovarian Cysts Risks

It can cause women severe pain or no pain at all. Health experts say ovarian cysts are common.

Dr. Melissa Lee, an OB/GYN with Lee Memorial Health System, says ovarian cysts are random but common. “An ovarian cyst is basically a fluid filled sack that’s on the ovary. Every female that has ever had a period has probably had a cyst at some point in their life.”

Patients can develop one or multiple cysts. If a patient complains of pain, health experts may do a pelvic exam or ultra-sound. If they find a cyst it will typically do away on its own without intervention. “Where the egg is released the ovary kind of just reseals on it and that fluid collects just to fill up that space. Over time that fluid will just be reabsorbed by the body and the little space that was empty is now closed,” said Dr. Lee.

But if the cyst and pain return, health experts may decide to do further evaluation. “The concern comes with cysts that are persistent, cysts that are getting larger, cysts that are giving you pain,” said Dr. Lee.

The concern increases if the cysts continue throughout menopause. “If we see something that appears to be highly abnormal or highly concerning or something that appears to be growing rapidly then we are a little bit more suspicious for something to be malignant,” said Dr. Lee.

While it’s extremely rare, Dr. Lee says these types of ovarian cysts can be cancerous. “Hormonal birth control can help prevent you from developing more cysts in the future,” said Dr. Lee.

If you have reoccurring pelvic pain it’s important to see your doctor.

Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, FL is the largest network of medical care facilities in Southwest Florida and is highly respected for its expertise, innovation and quality of care. For nearly a century, we’ve been providing our community with everything from primary care treatment to highly specialized care services and robotic assisted surgeries.

[briproxy]

I keep having reaccouring pelvic pain and my doctor says it's my weight when she said that I have refactoring cysts and that I'll be fine. It hurts so bad that I often chose not to go to the bathroom and I just hold it all in till last minute, I cry myself to sleep at times cause it and other things.

[karenpearce]

I have lots of pain with them for 15 years and 3 miscarries as well can you get them of the ovaries early and stay of for good so I can try for a baby when there all gone I have a line Lining of my womb is cut one side can it be fix too please let me know please thank you Karen Jane Pearce

[smahmedsmahmed]

Periods is happening during ovarian cyst prblm....? Plzz give me a answer

[coraallison]

Well, feeling how it began to shrink and eventually disappear within 2 months was so liberating. I followed the steps I mentioned, and within the first 2 weeks the bloating was gone. I just go'ogled Tilly Strankten's Cyst Guide and now I feel as light and relaxed as I've ever been.

[souravsd]

Is it possible to take a baby after the Ovarian chocolate cyst operation?