2006-10-28 21:24:39 · 5 answers · asked by matt_27 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
A cyst is a fluid-filled sac, and can be located anywhere in the body. On the ovary, different types of cysts can form. The most common type of ovarian cyst is called a functional cyst, which often forms during the normal menstrual cycle. Each month, a woman's ovaries grow tiny cysts that hold the eggs. When an egg is mature, the sac breaks open to release the egg, so it can travel through the fallopian tube for fertilization. Then the sac dissolves. In one type of functional cyst, called a follicular cyst, the sac doesn't break open to release the egg and may continue to grow. This type of cyst usually disappears within one to three months. A corpus luteum cyst, another type of functional cyst, forms if the sac doesn’t dissolve. Instead, the sac seals off after the egg is released. Fluid then builds up inside of it. This type of cyst usually goes away on its own after a few weeks. However, it can grow to almost four inches and may bleed or twist the ovary and cause pain. Clomid or Serophene, which are drugs used to induce ovulation, can raise the risk of getting this type of cyst. These cysts are almost never associated with cancer.
2006-10-28 22:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by apurba s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. There is an answer on here that does a good job of explaining what a cyst is, but I have a feeling you are looking more at impact on your life and health than you are at definitions.
You could have PCOS, which is not a 'normal' cyst at all, but impacts your life is many ways. I won't give you the list here, follow the link below.
Were you just diagnosed with a cyst, or ovarian cysts and what sort of testing did your ob/gyn do?
2006-10-28 23:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of women have ovarian cysts. They appear and disappear through your cycle.
2006-10-29 01:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by me. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cyst on my left ovary and apart from causing the odd twinge or 2, never had any trouble with it. They are not serious except when they burst and can cause quite a lot of pain. Most women have one and are not aware of it.!! One of the cons of being a woman!
2006-10-29 09:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by ╬ Wrath Of The Tyrant ╬ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and do not go away till you will have had an extremely sound. They will attempt to fob you off with an inner exam however that's no longer adequate. Exagerate your signs and ensure they supply you a test. I misplaced my left ovary considering I used to be no longer forceful adequate. Good success!
2016-09-01 04:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by chautin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋