Ovarian cyst are fluid-filled spaces (sacs) within the ovary or on its surface. Women have 2 ovaries, one on either side of the uterus. For more details about Ovarian cyst, please visit our website http://www.rashminursinghome.com/

1. OVARIAN
CYST
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2. WHAT IS AN OVARIAN CYST
Women have 2 ovaries, one on either side of
the uterus.
The ovaries release eggs every month during
the child bearing years. They also produce the
hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Many women have ovrian cysts at some time ,
and most of them disappear without any
treatments.
However , many can cause serious problems
and need treatments. www.rashminursinghome.com
Ovarian cyst are fluid filled spaces (a sacs) within the ovary or on
its surface..

3. TYPES OF OVARIAN CYSTS.
Functional Cysts:- Occur during the
menstrual cycle when the ovary
releases an egg.
1.
There are 2 types of functional cysts
a)Follicular cysts
b)corpus luteum cysts.
These are usually harmless, rarely cause pain
and disappear in a few months.
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4. These are cysts that
contain hair and fats
2.Dermoid
cysts
3.Endometriotic
cysts
Develop as a result of a condition
where the uterine lining grows
outside the uterus. They are also
called 'chocolate cysts'
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5. 4.Cystadenomas
develop on the surface of
the uterus. They are filled
with a watery fluid and can
become quite large.
5.Ovarian
Tumors
there can be
cancerous or
malignant.
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6. Symptoms
of Ovarian
Cysts.
Very often cysts don't cause any symptoms.
However, a large ovarian cyst can cause
1.Pelvic pain - dull or sharp
pain in the lower abdomen.
2.fullness / heaviness
3.infertility
4.Severe pain during periods -
seen with endometriotic cysts.
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7. Symptoms that
require
immediate
medical care are.
1.SUDDEN SEVERE PAIN
2.VOMITING
3.FEVER
This occure when the cysts ruptures
(bursts) or undergoes a torsion (twist)
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8. Ultrasound will diagnose a cyst.
However since most cysts do not cause a problem,the best
way to diagnose a cysts and hence prevent any
complication is to get regular pelvic examination including
ultrasound, this is especially important in post menopausal
women.
2.BLOOD TEST - CA - 125
The gynaecologist may suggest a CA-125 to
measure the level of cancer antigen in the blood.
DIAGNOSING A CYST
1.ULTRASOUND
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9. TREATMENT
- It is large, more than 5 cms.
- Causes pain
- Does not go away in a few months
- The ultrasound shows abnormalities like
solid areas within the cysts, septums with
the cyst a free fluid in the abdomen.
An ovarian cyst will need removal if
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1. OVARIAN TORSION
Cysts can cause the ovary to move around and cause it to
twist. This decreases the blood flow to the ovary .
This is a medical emergency.
2.RUPTURE
A cyst that ruptures or bursts can cause severe pain.
A ruptured dermoid cyst is a medical emergency and can be
life-threatening.
3. OVARIAN CANCERS
Cysts that develop in post menopausal women can be cancerous
As the complications of ovarian cysts can be life threatening it is very
important to have regular pelvic examination including ultra sounds.
COMPLICATIONS
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11. Laparoscopy for
ovarian cysts
Here, in Rashmi hospital, we remove almost all
ovarian cysts by laparoscopic surgery, also known
as minimally invasive surgery a key-hole surgery
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12. Contact Us
RASHMI HOSPITAL
Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery &
Laparoscopy
190, Indira Nagar Double Road, Stage 2,
Eshwara Layout,
Indiranagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560038
PHONE NUMBER
9880108844 / 9980015424
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