Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts
There are five main types of cysts:-
- Functional cysts that develop during the menstrual cycle and that usually disappear after release of the eggs.
- Endometriomas, which can be particularly painful and which develop either inside or outside of the uterus.
- Cystadenomas, which develop on the outside of the ovaries and if large are very painful.
- Dermoid cysts can cause pain if they are quite big.
- Polycystic Ovaries which are quite serious. They are filled with eggs that do not get released and they continue to grow.
The Symptoms to Look Out For
As there are different types of ovarian cysts, the symptoms that you will experience will differ depending upon the type of cyst you have.
However, there are a few symptoms that are considered to be more common than others. These include:
- Nausea/vomiting
- Back ache
- Weight gain
- Painful sex
- Pain or pressure in the abdomen or bladder
- Problems passing urine
The above are just some of the symptoms you may commonly experience if you have an ovarian cyst.
There are also more serious symptoms that could signal a particularly bad cyst problem including:-
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath.
The only way to be certain if you have ovarian cysts is to go to see your doctor.
They will be able to diagnose the problem and prescribe an appropriate treatment plan.
