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Apr
30
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cyst on ovary,
ovarian cyst pain,
ovary,
ovary cyst surgery
Cysts are nothing much but ’sacs’ filled with fluids that form in the ovaries and look like small blisters. These cysts are usually harmless and do not generally require medical attention. These cysts are generally non-cancerous or benign in nature. However in some cases the cysts can turn cancerous, that is why tests are required to correctly diagnose the presence of ovarian cysts. But in most cases, cysts do not cause any pain or any problems unless the situation gets complicated.
Some of the cysts that do cause pain have discussed below in detail. These ovarian cysts can lead to some very painful situations.
Bulky ovarian cyst
Research has proven that cysts larger than 10 cm usually lead to pelvic pain unilaterally or bilaterally, i.e. affecting one side only or both sides of the lower abdomen. One of the most unusual things related to these kinds of cysts occurred a few years ago when a 37 old woman had to be operated upon as she complained of severe pain in the abdomen. The surgery revealed an abnormally large ovarian mucinous cystadenoma cyst that had turned into a tumor weighing 328 lbs or 149 kg. The tumor was pressing upon the bladder, and the woman was suffering from acute pain and also had problem relieving her.
Ruptured ovarian cysts
In some cases ovarian cysts rupture or burst and lead to bleeding. They also sometimes twist upon themselves and also cause the fallopian tube to get twisted and cause severe pain in the pelvic area. Sometimes in place of the severe acute pain that lasts for only a few minutes, the patient might have a dull throbbing pain that lasts for days at stretch. Sometimes this dull pain is mistaken as the abdominal pain related to their monthly cycle. But the acute pain is much more severe to be ignored. It can lead to a very painful situation and requires immediate medical intervention.
Ovarian cystic pain might be unilateral or bilateral
Since ovarian cysts are present on both sides of the abdomen, pain can occur in both sides. But in reality that happens very rarely. But if pain is felt on both sides at the same time then chances are that both the ovaries have got ovarian cysts. It can lead to lots of pain.
Ovarian cysts may cause pain after sex
Ovarian cysts can also cause pain after sexual activity. In medical terms it is called dyspareunia, the pain might occur during sexual intercourse or even after it is over and can even persist for quite some time after that.
Ovarian cysts might cause pain during the monthly cycle
The presence of ovarian cysts can lead to pelvic pain just before or after the menstrual period. The correct diagnosis is required to ascertain the true reason of the discomfort; it might also be caused due to painful bowel movement, which is another symptom of ovarian cysts. But pain just before or after the monthly period is one of the very common symptoms of ovarian cysts.
If you have a painful ovarian cyst then you surely need to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You should never neglect this situation as not only the pain is severe but also it can lead to complications later on. The best way to treat ovarian cysts is by adopting holistic remedies. Holistic remedies treat the body as a whole and target all the factors leading to the situation. Holistic remedies target the actual factors leading to this painful situation and not just the symptoms, and that is why holistic remedies are most effective in treating ovarian cysts. Holistic treatment makes sure that the ovarian cysts do not come back ever again. If you want to live a healthy life free of ovarian cysts then you should surely opt for the holistic remedies.
Mary Parker
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/painful-ovarian-cysts-the-symptoms-and-risks-734579.html
Apr
15
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ovary cyst surgery
The way an ovarian cyst will be treated depends on whether the woman is on menopause or has not reached menopause yet; depends on whether the symptoms are present and how bothering are they; and depends on the type of the ovarian cyst.
In pre-menopausal women surgery is not the first option of treatment. Depending on the type of cyst this can disappear of its own after 1 or 2 months without treatment. At the sonogram if the cyst looks benign and does not cause severe symptoms to the patient, it will be put under observation for 2 months. After that if the cyst is still there or has began to grow, causing severe pain to the patient, surgery is needed. In the worse cases due to the cyst, the ovary can twist around stopping the blood from irrigating it, or the cyst can rupture inside the ovary. These cases are considered emergency cases and need immediate surgery.
The cyst can be removed by laparoscopic surgery. This type of surgery is made with the help of the laparoscope, an instrument which has an optic camera which will be placed through the navel and small instruments which will be placed inside the abdomen through small incisions near the pubic bone. The best thing about laparoscopic surgery is that it leaves only tiny marks on the skin and the patient recovers very fast from the surgery. The procedure of removing the cyst from the ovary is known as cystectomy. The cyst is like a balloon filled with water. At first through an incision the liquid inside the cyst will be aspirated by one of the laparoscopic instruments and then the rest of the cyst will be easily taken out. The patient can leave the hospital during the same day and will be able to go to work after two weeks of rest.
The surgeons are very careful to leave as much intact ovarian tissue as possible in order to preserve the healthy eggs. There are some cases in which the ovary must be removed because the cyst grew too much and destroyed the normal tissue of the ovary.
In case the sonogram shows a cancerous cyst then the classical surgery will be performed.
There was a time when after removing the ovarian cyst the hysterectomy was done during the same surgical procedure. But nowadays surgeons try to avoid this procedure because it increases the risk of surgery. At any time a blood loss or other organ injury can be caused, endangering the life of the patient. This is why when the doctor recommends hysterectomy is good to ask him why and if you are not satisfied with his answer you should ask for a second opinion.
For more info about pain from ovarian cyst or even about ruptured ovarian cyst please review this page http://www.ovarian-cysts-center.com/
Groshan Fabiola
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-can-an-ovarian-cyst-be-treated-136557.html
Apr
09
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ovary
The Polycystioc Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting between thousands of women worldwide. Since some women are asymptomatic, it is particularly hard for them to detect the condition. Only when it becomes problematic, such in cases of disability to conceive women turn to their doctors to ask for their expert advice and seek treatment. On the other hand, some women have quite pronounced symptoms, including obesity, acne and/or skin pigmentation, hirsutism, male-pattern hair growth or baldness, weight gain and insulin resistance. In addition, records of high blood pressure have also occurred, as well as dizziness, exhaustion and depression. Extremely important are also the psychosocial effects of PCOS, as suffering women tend to have poor body image and low self-esteem.
While PCOS is not a rare health case, the causes of PCOS are unclear. Recent studies indicate both genetic and environmental/lifestyle links. Specifically, doctors attest that about 25 percent of women have ovaries that can be diagnosed as polycystic on an ultrasound examination. This condition is called Polycystic Ovaries (PCO) and it can occur for a number of reasons. But women with polycystic ovaries (PCO) do not necessarily suffer from PCOS. Those having the syndrome have cysts that actually contain small follicles, which have not matured to release an egg.
In countries were special examinations exist, doctors are able to diagnose PCOS when other typical PCOS symptoms are present, but the ovaries appear to be normal. Most frequently, women with PCOS will have more than one of the following symptoms: irregular or only occasional periods, which may be very heavy when they occur; polycystic ovaries; difficulty becoming pregnant; problems with weight gain and increased upper body fat; excessive facial hair growth or occasional loss of head hair; acne or skin pigmentation; and increased blood lipids. As any one of these symptoms can be caused by other health conditions, it is important for women to investigate all the possibilities with their doctor before taking any form of medication.
Unfortunately, although research and knowledge is evolving rapidly, PCOS is not yet fully understood by practitioners. In particular, while doctors know that certain hormones are affected, they do not known where and how the changes begin or why some women will have different symptoms compared to others. In most cases, the hormones typically affected by PCOS are androgens-male-type hormones, such as testosterone-which are present in low levels in all women. But the women having PCOS have higher levels of androgens causing a variety of health problems like the ones mentioned above. Moreover, the hormone of insulin can be also affected. This is extremely serious, as women with PCOS may become insulin resistant, which can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of forming diabetes later in their life. Also, other hormones affected include the luteinising hormone (LH) and the follicular stimulating hormone (FSH). The outcome is that the follicles in the ovary do not mature and thus prevent the ovary from releasing an egg that will lead to a normal monthly cycle.
Oral contraceptives are usually subscribed by doctors since the chemical substances they release can be used to assist with irregular periods and will help protect women with PCOS against uterine cancer. But before taking any type of oral contraceptives, women found to have PCOS must consult with their doctor about the best form medicine for their specific case.
Finally, women with or without PCOS should focus on creating and maintaining a lifestyle that will keep them fit and healthy. Frequent diet changes and weight increase or loss due to irregular eating patterns, should be definitely avoided. Furthermore, exercising should be one of the first priorities women with PCOS should have, as regular exercise can help reduce the insulin levels in the blood and encourage weight loss. However, some women with PCOS will find it very difficult to manage their weight. But, even in cases where weight loss is not necessary, symptoms are improved via a healthier diet and an exercise plan.
Kadence Buchanan
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-60205.html
