Cysts On The Ovaries Are Very Common

By Amanda Clark

Cysts on the ovaries are very common in women, regardless of age or race. The fact remains that many women will get ovarian cysts at some point in their lifetime. There is no reason to worry about them as many are considered harmless. On occasion, women can also be faced with more serious types of cysts, therefore it is important as a woman to understand the difference.

Therefore, it is advised that regular checkups be scheduled for all women. Of course, with some cysts, symptoms will have you running to the doctor, or even the emergency. And with others, women will not experience any symptoms.

Some women actually experience an aching pain in the pelvic area, which could even extend to the finest in the lower back. Other women experience pain, as there period nears and during sexual intercourse.

It isn't uncommon for women to feel pain when going to the bathroom. Some also feel heavy in the belly, the bladder, and the rectum. All these are common and should alert women to make an appointment with their gynecologists. However, other symptoms that include sharp pains, fever, and vomiting require urgent attention.

In the normal menstrual cycle, the ovaries grow cyst-like substances. These normally fade on their own, but they can also continue their growth, thereby developing into a real cyst. That is why it is imperative that all women understand their bodies, and listen carefully to any warning signs that they may produce.

Your doctor will treat your cysts depending on their size, which he will see with an ultrasound examination. Typical treatment includes birth control pills, surgery to remove the cyst, and in many cases, simply by letting nature take its course and allowing it to fade away on its own. - 31802

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