Ovarian Cyst Daily

Most women who have ovarian cysts go through life not knowing they have them because in most cases, there are no obvious ovarian cyst symptoms. The good news is that about 95% of ovarian cysts are benign (which means they are not cancerous).

However, there are signs you can look out for to determine if you have ovarian cysts. The female body is an amazing thing, and if there is something wrong with it, the body will find a way to tell you.

If you have a large cyst, you might experience the following signs or symptoms:

• There might be intermittent pain and discomfort in your abdomen. Although the pain is not constant, and may come and go, it may last for an extended amount of time.
• You might experience swelling or bloating in your abdomen, accompanied with menstrual irregularities (for example, your periods might become irregular, painful, lighter, or heavier than usual).
• If the cyst is fairly large and is near your bladder or bowels, this may prompt you to go to the toilet more often as well.
• In some cases, ovarian cysts can increase the amount of hormones produced, and this in turn will cause changes in the way your breast feels (a tenderness that is similar to that experienced during pregnancy), and also increased facial and/or body hair.
• Pain or discomfort during intercourse (which is also called dyspareunia).
• Pelvic pain (where a constant or intermittent dull ache may go through your lower back and thighs) that surfaces shortly before your period begins or just before it ends.
• Nausea and/or vomiting. If this is accompanied with a fever, then seek medical attention immediately.
• Weight gain.
• Fatigue.
• Infertility (this should not be taken as a sign in itself, and examined in totality with other symptoms).
• Bloating.
• Unusual nodules that feel like bruises under the layer of the skin.

For any of the above signs or symptoms, make sure you seek medical advice from your doctor or physician so they can make a more thorough diagnosis to determine if they are ovarian cyst symptoms. Remember that ovarian cysts should be viewed as a condition that is treatable, and not as a disease.

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