Question 1

i think i had an ovarian cyst rupture?

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You cannot know: for sure without Ultrasound testing. If you are having Pain in right or left Lower Abdominal area, you can get examined. 
Even if one has ruptured Ovarian cyst, there is no treatment needed,usually.

Question 2

what are signs of ovarian cyst rupture?

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Pain: Usually the abrupt onset of right or left sided abdominal pain or pelvic pain. The pain is sharp and non radiating. The pain may be improved by the use of motrin, aleve (naproxen). There may also be symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Question 3

what are symptoms of a ruptured ovarian cyst?

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Many: Symptoms can be as mild as menstrual cramps to nausea, vomiting, severe pelvic pain and abdominal pain. The diagnosis can only be confirmed by your gyn doctor using ultrasound or surgery if needed.

Question 4

why does a ruptured ovarian cyst pain come and goes?

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Maybe something else: Every month a woman who ovulates will essentially have a ruptured cyst - as the egg is released. Not infrequently, ovarian cysts persist - and may become uncomfortable until it ruptures. Consider the pill if you have persistent uncomfortable ovarian cysts.

Question 5

am i supposed to clot with a ruptured ovarian cyst ?

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Could be normal: You're not 'supposed to' but depending on what the cyst was (a corpus luteum?) then bleeding and clotting after rupture/collapse would be entirely normal.

Question 6

can ovarian cyst rupture affect other organs in my abdomen ?

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Unlikely: I've never heard of an ovarian cyst rupture causing other problems with abdominal organs. Having said that, there can always be problems with the formation of scar tissue due to ovarian rupture.  If you've worried that your sister has ruptured, see your doctor for a repeat ultrasound.

Question 7

how potentially harmful is an infected ruptured ovarian cyst?

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Infection???: There are no infections in ovarian cysts.  They hurt bec they rupture not bec they are infected.  Infection presents with fever severe abdominal pains and very sick feeling.  These are called pid.  Pid is very serious.

Question 8

is it common to have itching after a ruptured ovarian cyst  ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Where are you itchy?  No fluid is expelled from the vagina so if you are itchy there then no.  If it is a generalized itchiness than maybe since the fluid from within the cyst can be irritating causing an immune reaction.

Question 9

what can you do to stop bleeding from a ruptured ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bleeding usually stops spontaneously.  If it doesn't, your doctor will provide hormonsl medications to stop the bleeding.

Question 10

how do you know if you have ovulation pain or an ovarian cyst rupture?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian Pain: Ovulation pain is for 1-2 days mid cycle.  A pain from a cyst would occur after ovulation in the 2nd half of your cycle and persist for several days  pelvic pain should be further evaluated by your physician.

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