Question 1

what are overian cysts?

Accepted Answer

Usually normal: Ovarian cysts form as the eggs in your ovaries mature. Many women have monthly pain associated with this process but it's generally benign. Sometimes you can have abnormal growth of cysts, such as in polycystic ovarian syndrome. If you are having problems with ovarian cysts, you need to see your gyn right away.

Question 2

overian cyst pain?

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See your doctor: See your doctor to make sure it's only a cyst. If it is, usually rest and Ibuprofen suffice.

Question 3

can bilateral overian cyst cause infetity?

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Ovarian cyst/inferti: No they do not cause infertility, but may be present in some patients who are infertile.

Question 4

if you have 2 small overian cysts what do you not need to eat that can possibly agrivate it more besides caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't matter : Two small ovarian cysts are usually nothing to worry about. The ovaries make cysts for a living. How big are your cysts? Usually food wouldn't aggravate them.

Question 5

my overian cyst size 5cm may i go for surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cyst: 42 yo female with ovarian cyst measuring 5cm.  There are two types of cysts: simple cyst versus complex.  If the cyst is simple  and you do not have any symptoms like pain, you can ask your doctor for a trial of oral contraceptive for 6 months. Nonetheless, if the cyst is complex and  not symptomatic, you can consider to repeat pelvic ultrasound in 3 months. Consider surgery if complex/symptoms.

Question 6

what does the fluid that comes out when a overian cyst ruptures?

Accepted Answer

Absorbed: The fluid is absorbed by the lining of the pelvis and abdomen called the peritoneal lining. It becomes part of the circulating blood volume and any excess fluid is excreted by the kidneys.

Question 7

i am 64 yrs old i have an overian cyst can the cyst cause me to feel bloeted some time ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ovarian cysts can cause lower abdominal discomfort.  If it persists, you should see your family physician or ob/gyn to further evaluate with an ultrasound.

Question 8

benign overian cyst can turn into cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Do you know that the cyst is benign? It not possible to know that without removing the cyst and having it examined by a pathologist. Benign and malignant cysts may look the same on imaging. Bening cysts do not turn into malignant ones, and certainly not once those are removed.

Question 9

can overian cyst cause bleeding during pregnacy?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Ovarian cysts are not going to cause bleeding during pregnancy. Any bleeding in pregnancy should be evaluated by your obgyn.

Question 10

will an overian cyst cause sensitivity to smell?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: A cyst will not affect sense of smell at all directly; cysts that are hormonally active (that make hormones) may affect perception of smell.

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