Question 1

what causes ovarian torsion?

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An unbalanced ovary: Often times if an ovary or fallopian tube are unbalanced due to a cyst in either structure, the ovary or tube can twist on its blood supply, causing ovarian torsion. This can be detected with a pelvic ultrasound. Ovarian torsion usually occurs with abdominal and pelvic pain.

Question 2

is my ovarian torsion fixing itself?

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May be...: A twisted ovary may untwist itself just like that happening to testicles. Its diagnosis is hard, but largely based on doc&#x27;s alert and professional keenness to reveal its unique clinical pictures: highly variable onset, intensity, duration, and interval, of recurrent pain over time, usually years; of course, one has to rule out common intrapelvic disorders. So, see and ask doc timely. Good luck...

Question 3

can an ovarian torsion correct itself?

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Possible but..: Possibly, an ovarian may twist with its recurrent spontaneous untwisting, similar to that scenario in testes. But, testicular torsion with recurrent spontaneous detorsion is somewhat easier to assess than the ovarian counterpart. However, professional alertness + timely analysis the detailed Hx of onset, degree, duration, and interval of pain remain the key to suspecting its Dx.

Question 4

does ovarian torsion usually cause many symptoms?

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Severe pain: Torsed ovary is usually exquisitely painfull and typically results in an emergency surgery to de-torse or remove the ovary.  Most often the damage caused by the interrupted blood flow to the ovary makes it necessary to remove the torsed ovary.  Ovarian torsion usually is associated with an enlarged ovary due to cysts or tumors involving the ovary.

Question 5

what are the most common symptoms of ovarian torsion?

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Pain: Severe pain sudden onset and intense seek medical atttention emergentlyquick surgical intervention is the only way to save the ovary in these circumstances. Keep in mind any sudden severe abdominal or pelc pain should be evaluated immediately. Rupture of intestine or stomach or a tubal pregnancy can be life threatening.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: ovarian torsion?

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Definition: Ovarian torsion is a condition in which a woman's ovary twists upon its arterial supply, thus depriving it of oxygenated blood.  Untreated, this will cause pain and may lead to loss of the ovary.  This condition is managed surgically by a gynecologist.

Question 7

can ovarian torsion make you sterile?

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Possibly: Ovarian torsion occurs when the ovary twists on its blood supply.  It is a surgical emergency as the blood flow needs to be restored or the ovary will die.  If it was your only remaining ovary, that would cause sterility.

Question 8

do people with ovarian torsion have a lot of pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Torsion of any organ, ovary, testis or intestine usually causes pain.

Question 9

details about twisted ovary. is that ovarian torsion?

Accepted Answer

Pain severity?: Many patients with twisted ovaries note that the pain makes it difficult to "laugh, talk, walk, breathe, or be touched in the abdomen". Ruptured cyst patients note a "moment of severe pain" which often passes after a few hours.A twised ovary requires immediate surgery 100% of the time and a ruptured cyst often does not. Ovarian torsion and twisted ovary are the same.

Question 10

i'm curious what occurs after you have an operation for an ovarian torsion?

Accepted Answer

Mild discomfort: usually procedure is done laparoscopically. the torsed overy may have to be removed due its demised. the ovary usually dies when torsed due to lack of blood supply. fertility should be unaffected if the opposite ovary is normal.

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