Question 1

are ovarian cysts normal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on factors: A simple cyst is very common and often detected on routine pelvic or ultrasound exam and might disappear by the next exam. The more complex ones need further evaluation so doctors can determine the significance of cysts based their size, structure, timing with regard to period and to menopause, etc. Because not all cysts are normal,  i'll share this with specialists in onc for their perspective..

Question 2

are ovarian cysts painful?

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Yes: Yes they can be painful.  They usually resolve without specific treatment other than pain management.

Question 3

i also have ovarian cysts?

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Pelvic pain: Pelvic pain has many causes. Based on your history it does not sound like a urinary tract infection. Given your history of ovarian cysts, this is s good possibility. If symptoms don't resolve  or improve in a few days, see your doctor.

Question 4

are ovarian cysts dangerous?

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Could be : The most common complication  of an ovarian cyst includes rupture of the cyst with internal bleeding, torsion of the ovary as well as the presence of malignancy within the cyst .Your obgyn can determine wether the cyst need to be removed surgically or follow up with serial sonograms.

Question 5

are ovarian cysts hereditary?

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Possibly: For the most part, ovarian cysts are not genetic in the sense that they are not hereditary.  Most women with ovarian cysts have some disruption of the ovarian cycle resulting in ovarian cyst development.  

However, their are some genetic syndromes which are hereditary and in which ovarian cysts are part of that syndrome.  An example is basal cell nevus syndrome.

Question 6

9mm ovarian cysts, its normal?

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Yes it is likely to: Cysts that are so small(less than 1 -2 cm) are likely to be benign.

Question 7

how is an ovarian cyst biospied?

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Laparoscopically: With a laparoscope, the cyst wall is cut into and possibly sent for frozen section if it looks suspicious.

Question 8

what are functional ovarian cysts?

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Ovarian cysts: Ovarian cysts are thin - walled, clear fluid - filled sacs that develope in the ovary as part of normal egg development.  These are normal findings.

Question 9

what are symptoms of ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

Usually nothing: As infertility specialists, we often encounter cysts of various descriptions in patients with no pain.  The medical system has labelled cysts as a pain causing problem due to the fact that after evaluation with no findings, doctors and patients are uncomfortable with, "i don't know what's causing your pain but it's not serious."  patients have a hard time leaving without a dx, hence "cyst.".

Question 10

what is an involuting ovarian cyst?

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Normal process: When women ovulate every month, the ovary produces an egg to be released for fertilization. The egg is released from a cyst on the ovary. If that egg is fertilized, that cyst remains to support the early stages of pregnancy. If there is no pregnancy, this cyst 'involutes'/resolves, i.e., gets reabsorbed by the body.

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