Question 1

what are symptoms of ovarian cyst rupture and what is risk and tx?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: Ovarian cysts common, the bigger they get, the more stretch in the capsule of cyst the more discomfort . Once cyst ruptures there is usually relief of pain but the fluid released may cause irritation to surrounding abdominal structures causing an ache.  Risk:once you have one, likely for others.No correlation with direct infertility, tx: bcp can help prevent cyst formation, tx depends on severity.

Question 2

ruptured ovarian cyst pain lasts how long?

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Cyst: It is variable but usually it is greatest at the time of rupture and eases over the next 48 hours.

Question 3

what are the main symptoms of ruptured ovarian cyst?

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Pain: A rupture cyst most commonly presents as sharp pain in the pelvis or abdomen.  Sometimes patients report nausea with this pain as well.  The fluid from the cyst can cause irritation to the pelvic lining and then this can cause diffuse pain and even some swelling/bloating.  Sometimes, however, women have ruptured cysts and don't even know it, so it's not a given that a woman will have pain.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a possibly ruptured ovarian cyst?

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Pain is most common: Pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis is most common and that often starts acutely.  Some women can get shoulder pain or lightheadedness if the cyst has bled some.  Some women will experience nausea or diarrhea, or pain getting worse when driving over a bump.  An ultrasound can show a cyst in a ovary or free fluid in the pelvis.  These often resolve on own, but some may require surgery.

Question 5

how to tell if i have possible ruptured ovarian cyst and pain?

Accepted Answer

Time: Every time you ovulate, that is a "ruptured ovarian cyst" and it is usually not painful.  The only way to confirm a ruptured cyst is to look surgically (which is not usually practical).  It can be suspected based on cycle timing and "free fluid" seen on pelvic ultrasound.  Pain from a ruptured cyst wold resolve on its own within a few days of a week, especially with NSAID use.

Question 6

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 7

why do i have veiny breasts while having a ruptured ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Veins in breast not related to ruptured ovarian cyst.

Question 8

can ovarian cyst rupture make your period late ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes an ovarian cyst rupture could cause changes to your menstrual cycle.

Question 9

how to treat peritonitis from an ovarian cyst rupture?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It's rare for peritonitis to result from a ruptured cyst.

Question 10

is it normal to have yellow discharge after a ruptured ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian Cyst: It depends on what kind of fluid was in the cyst; a simple serous cyst contains yellow fluid, while a hemorrhagic cyst will yield a brownish discharge. You probably had a serous ovarian cyst.

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