Cysts in the pelvic cavity, occur mainly in women who are in their reproductive years. They grow on the ovaries and are produced from fluid filled sacs which look a bit like blisters. Normally no treatment is required for many cysts that are common. The causes of cysts are varied and dependant upon their type may result from oestrogen or progesterone imbalance to dysfunctional ovaries.
If the follice which produces a female egg every month fails to dissolve after releasing the egg a cyst may sometimes occur from this. This type of cyst is called a functional ovarian cyst. Other types of cysts grow from a hormonal imbalance.
Some types of cysts contain different matter which may even include skin, hair and teeth. This type are referred to as dermoid cysts. The condition endometriosis can cause cysts to grow on the ovaries called chocolate cysts. They form when some of the lining from the uterus escapes and attaches to the ovaries, causing a cyst and containing trapped blood.
Sometimes cells develop on the outer surface of the ovaries, these are adenoma cysts. In a condition called polycystic ovaries a hormonal imbalance and results in a follicle cysts building up and thickening. In turn the ovaries enlarge and the outer coating becomes very thick which can mean that ovulation cannot occur, leading to fertility problems.
A dull ache in the lower abdomen along with pain or bleeding may indicate a cyst. Although a large majority of cysts do not cause symptoms and therefore a women may not ever know that they have one.
Surgery is not usually required for asymptomatic cysts and the advice given may be to leave them alone to see if they go of their own accord. If, however, the cyst ruptures or is very painful or large, surgical intervention may be indicated. - 31802
If the follice which produces a female egg every month fails to dissolve after releasing the egg a cyst may sometimes occur from this. This type of cyst is called a functional ovarian cyst. Other types of cysts grow from a hormonal imbalance.
Some types of cysts contain different matter which may even include skin, hair and teeth. This type are referred to as dermoid cysts. The condition endometriosis can cause cysts to grow on the ovaries called chocolate cysts. They form when some of the lining from the uterus escapes and attaches to the ovaries, causing a cyst and containing trapped blood.
Sometimes cells develop on the outer surface of the ovaries, these are adenoma cysts. In a condition called polycystic ovaries a hormonal imbalance and results in a follicle cysts building up and thickening. In turn the ovaries enlarge and the outer coating becomes very thick which can mean that ovulation cannot occur, leading to fertility problems.
A dull ache in the lower abdomen along with pain or bleeding may indicate a cyst. Although a large majority of cysts do not cause symptoms and therefore a women may not ever know that they have one.
Surgery is not usually required for asymptomatic cysts and the advice given may be to leave them alone to see if they go of their own accord. If, however, the cyst ruptures or is very painful or large, surgical intervention may be indicated. - 31802
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