A 39-year-old member asked:
what does an ovarian cyst feel like when it ruptures in you?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. PAUL EUN answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Pain: Typically, it is associated with sudden onset of pain on one side of the abdomen. It will subside over a matter of hours. However, it does not always follow this classic pattern. You should see a doctor if pain persists.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What is effect of the rupture of an ovarian cyst?
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Dr. Addagada Rao answered
General Surgery 56 years experience
Depends: If a benign cyst raptures will have pain for few days , at the most will develop adhesion s on the contrary a malignant ovarian cyst ruptures spreads in the peritoneum becomes stage iii will not have good out come soon will be stage IV
5542 viewsAnswered Jun 9, 2019
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I have an ovarian cyst & worried about it rupturing while waiting for further treatment. What can cause rupturing/Should I avoid doing certain things?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered
Specializes in Gynecology
Nothing vigorous: A size able cyst ,more than5cm may rupture with vigorous exercise or sex.This is usually not a problem.However until you are reassessed I would take it easy .
3666 viewsAnswered Feb 24, 2018
Newark, NJ
A 35-year-old female asked:
I currently have an ovarian cyst and wanted to attend a sound bath. Could the sound bath at all affect or rupture the cyst?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
No effect: A sound bath - a form of meditation with associated sounds - will not affect an ovarian cyst
276 viewsAnswered Sep 8, 2018
Newark, NJ
A 35-year-old female asked:
What type of activities can rupture an ovarian cyst?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered
General Practice 51 years experience
See details: Hormonal fluctuations and menstrual cycle are the most common cause of cyst rupture. Sexual intercourse sometimes, larger cysts can burst.
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