While most ovarian cysts are not dangerous (around 95% are benign) and can often disappear on their own, it is important for women to be aware of the side effects of ovarian cysts so that they can better understand and counter these effects using a variety of available treatments or seek medical treatment if the symptoms are severe.
Much of the time, no symptoms can be experienced, even if a cyst does exist, but this type of cyst is the most likely to go away of its own accord.
It is complicated to know exactly whether the side effects of ovarian cysts are due to the cysts or because of other maladies - both share same or similar symptom, so it always best to seek medical advice and confirm whether you do have problems with cysts on your ovaries.
Some women will feel a variety of different side effects from these cysts (that are generally the size of a pea).
Some of these symptoms include swelling of the abdomen; pain in the lower back, pelvis and back of the thighs; pain during menstruation and during sexual intercourse; weight gain; breast tenderness; abnormal bleeding and urination problems.
Some other side effects include abnormal hair growth (facial and body hair), infertility (as some cysts are formed by the egg failing to move down the fallopian tubes from the ovary and thus end up as cysts themselves), nausea, rib pain, bloating, headaches and even strange marks under the skin that feel like bruises.
The more serious symptoms are extreme abdominal pain, fainting and dizziness, irregular periods, short of breath, pain during urination, severe pain during sex and fever along with vomiting.
If you suffer from any of these symptoms, it is highly advisable to seek medical advice quickly.
Thankfully, the majority of women will not experience the extreme and rare problems of ovarian cysts, and much of the side effects of ovarian cysts can be controlled using a variety of natural and healthy methods.
Much of the time, no symptoms can be experienced, even if a cyst does exist, but this type of cyst is the most likely to go away of its own accord.
It is complicated to know exactly whether the side effects of ovarian cysts are due to the cysts or because of other maladies - both share same or similar symptom, so it always best to seek medical advice and confirm whether you do have problems with cysts on your ovaries.
Some women will feel a variety of different side effects from these cysts (that are generally the size of a pea).
Some of these symptoms include swelling of the abdomen; pain in the lower back, pelvis and back of the thighs; pain during menstruation and during sexual intercourse; weight gain; breast tenderness; abnormal bleeding and urination problems.
Some other side effects include abnormal hair growth (facial and body hair), infertility (as some cysts are formed by the egg failing to move down the fallopian tubes from the ovary and thus end up as cysts themselves), nausea, rib pain, bloating, headaches and even strange marks under the skin that feel like bruises.
The more serious symptoms are extreme abdominal pain, fainting and dizziness, irregular periods, short of breath, pain during urination, severe pain during sex and fever along with vomiting.
If you suffer from any of these symptoms, it is highly advisable to seek medical advice quickly.
Thankfully, the majority of women will not experience the extreme and rare problems of ovarian cysts, and much of the side effects of ovarian cysts can be controlled using a variety of natural and healthy methods.