Question 1

i had a ct scan for coccyx  pain but show left sided ovarian cyst and smaller right sided.  will i need treatment?

Accepted Answer

Common: Ovarian cysts are pretty common. "Simple" cysts are fluid-filled sacs with no walled-off areas inside of it. They don't need any treatment unless it becomes too large or causing pain. "Complex" cysts have many compartments inside of it and only sometimes they need to be removed. The doctor who ordered the CT scan can tell you if it is a simple or complex cyst and what size it is.

Question 2

ovarian cysts causing tailbone pain, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Tail bone  pain: Are you sure the pain is from ovarian cyst?  You need see your ob-gyn.

Question 3

ovarian cysts and excersize?

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Ovarian Cysts: Not all ovarian cysts undergo complications like twisting or leakage and rupture. In fact most cysts are found incidentally as part of a routing gyn examination. One has to be careful and avoid and strenuous activities if the cyst is of moderate size as they are more prone to physical complications.

Question 4

what if a ovarian cysts is 7mm?

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Small: 7 mm is a small cyst. A normal cyst reaches around 25 mm when it ruptures.

Question 5

how are ovarian cysts first found?

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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."  most cysts are found on testing for other problems or pelvic pain.

Question 6

what causes recurring ovarian cysts?

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Hormones: During each menstrual cycle, the ovary produces a few small cysts known as follicles (normal) .  Most times, one of these follicles will enlarge and ovulate an egg (it ruptures), while the others go away.  Sometimes this rupture may not occur due to a lack of signaling by the body's hormones, and the cyst continues to develop through subsequent menstrual cycles.

Question 7

how exactly are ovarian cysts handled?

Accepted Answer

Depends on factors: A simple cyst is very common and often detected on routine pelvic or ultrasound exam and can be followed by gyn visits. 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. Sometimes surgery is needed. I will share this with subspecialists in gyn for additional input.

Question 8

are there any signs for the ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

Pain in the pelvis: Ovarian cysts , many are found during an ultrasound exam, that are asymptomatic and benign. Pelvic pain, pain on intercourse, pelvic distension / fullness, should be worked up by your primary care / and- or gyn.

Question 9

treatments for ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Varied: For the pain of a current ovarian cyst, over the counter pain medicines and occasionally prescriptions are necessary. Toward prevention, i suggest regular exercise, limiting processed foods, carbs, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine in your diet. If these are unsuccessful, you may want to discuss w your doctor the option of taking hormonal therapy like birth control to ovulation and thus cysts.

Question 10

ovarian cyst post menopause?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the size and appearance.  Though no radiographic test is perfect.  The only way to know what it is for sure is to take it out.  See a gyn to determine if this is necessary.

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