Ovarian Cyst?

Question

I was told that I may have an ovarian cyst and know little to nothing about them. I’ll be getting an ultrasound in a week to make sure that’s what it is. In the mean time, I wanted to learn more from anyone who has had one or has known someone who has had one.

Answer

Ovarian cyst are common, especially with woman who still get their period. They’re solid or fluid-filled pockets in or on your ovary. Most of the time they’re painless and harmless. You might get one every month as part of your cycle and never know it. They usually go away on their own without treatment. A cyst becomes a problem when it doesn’t go away or gets bigger and ruptures. It can become painful. There’s also the possibility of of cancer but it’s rare. The chances go up as you get older.

Answer

Follicle cyst. Your ovaries usually release one egg each month. It grows inside a tiny sac called a follicle. When the egg is ready, the follicle breaks open and releases it. If the sac doesn’t open, it causes a follicle cyst. These often go away in 1 to 3 months.
Corpus luteum cyst. Once the egg is released, the empty follicle usually shrinks and helps get ready for the next egg. It becomes a cyst when it closes back up and fluid collects inside. It may go away in a few weeks. But it may bleed or cause pain as it grows.
Nonfunctional. In some women, their ovaries make a lot of small cysts. This condition is called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It can make it hard to get pregnant.Other nonfunctional cysts may be caused by cancer. Ovarian cysts in women after menopause(once your period has stopped) are more likely to be cancerous than those in younger women.

Ovarian Cyst?

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