Although usually not a problem, functional ovarian
cysts are a problem common to many women. Ovarian cysts
can be cancerous however most are not. Most functional ovarian
cysts present no obvious symptoms and no treatment is required,
however there is a chance ovarian cysts can cause discomfort and
some may require treatment. (read about
ovarian
cyst symptoms
)
A follicular cyst can form when a mature follicle falls in on
itself or when ovulation fails to take place. Follicular cysts are
a simple class of ovarian cyst that usually produces no symptoms.
Follicular cysts can grow to approximately 2.3 inches across, but
usually disappear by themselves within a few months after their
appearance. (read about
how you
got a cyst on your ovary
)
The corpus luteum cyst can occur when an ovarian gland produces
progesterone as an egg is released during the ovulation phase of
the monthly menstrual cycle. A healthy corpus luteum is a round
gland filled with fluid and roughly an inch in diameter. It is
important to note that cysts on the corpus luteum are known to be
asymptomatic. They appear without the presence of noticeable
symptoms and develop at the end of the monthly menstrual cycle, as
well during the early stages of a pregnancy. Luckily, most corpus
luteum cysts disappear without treatment. (read
how to
treat ovarian cysts
)
A cyst that contains blood is called a hemorrhagic cyst.
Usually, these cysts do not burst, but if they do, leakage of blood
can cause a burning sensation in the pelvic area. These cysts do
not normally require treatment and they are common. They can be
surgically removed if there is a risk that endometriosis may be
present. (learn about
surgical
removal of ovarian cysts
)
Women are most at risk of developing a dermoid cyst during their
prime childbearing years. However, women of any age can develop
dermoid cysts. A dermoid cyst is a type of ovarian cyst that grows
from a germ cell in the ovaries known as the totipotential germ
cell. From this cell grows such tissues as hair, teeth, and bone.
Consequently, dermoid cysts can contain various types of solid
physical tissue. It is common for a doctor to find hair and teeth
formation, for instance, in dermoid cysts. Doctors surgically
remove dermoid cysts because they can cut off the blood supply of
the ovaries.
An ovarian cyst that is pathological includes both tumors and
endometriosis. These are not common and can only be found after
examination by a doctor. A tumor can be defined as a pathological
ovarian cyst and be either cancerous or not, benign or malignant.
Tumors need to be dealt with as soon as they are discovered. A
tumor is generally 6 cm or over, thick walled and persistent. On
the other hand women in their prime reproductive years will often
develop endometrioid cysts. These endometrioid cysts are present
when a woman has endometriosis and are formed when a portion of
endometrial tissue bleeds, falls off and then becomes transplanted
in the ovaries.
There are many different types of ovarian cysts and each type
should be diagnosed and treated properly. Pathological ovarian
cysts are less common than functional cysts, but women should speak
to doctors about any cyst.
Learn More About Ovarian Cysts:
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Cysts Info and Resources
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Cysts
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To Cure Ovarian Cysts
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