Cysts in the ovaries are the sac-like structures that contain fluid. Ovarian cysts are not always malignant or cancerous as most people tend to believe. On the contrary, only a small percentage of ovarian cyst cases are dangerous to a woman’s health. There are different types of ovarian cysts. One of which is called a functional cyst. This type is very common and may occur almost every ovulation period of a woman. When an egg is not released from its container called a follicle, a cyst is formed from the continuous growth of the follicle.
Another type is hemorrhagic ovarian cyst. These type of cyst also referred to as blood cyst develops when a blood vessel in the lining that encloses an ovarian cyst is ruptured. When this happens, the blood from the vessel will flow into the cyst. When a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst splatter or release blood it usually causes a burning sensation in the area of the pelvic region. In most cases of the hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, women will not be aware that they have or have had a cyst. This is due to the fact that blood cysts may occur, grow and eventually seize to exist in as fast as a few months. Hemorrhagic ovarian cysts may not require any treatment unless the doctor may say so otherwise. In cases where these cysts ruptures thereby causing pain, an open surgery or laparoscopy may be an option.
Ovarian cysts may also come in a complex form. These are also growths in the ovary filled with either a solid or a liquid substance or, in some cases, both. Complex ovarian cysts are less common compared to the other types of ovarian cysts. Although they are rare, complex ovarian cysts are more likely to be dangerous and cancerous in nature. They need more medical attention and may prove to be fatal if not treated. Some of the likely cause of complex ovarian cysts to develop are hormonal imbalances, infertility, obesity, smoking and genetic predisposition.
An ovarian cyst may develop, grow and treat itself in a natural process without any medical intervention. In cases where there is a common occurrence of ovarian cyst, doctors may prescribe birth control pills that reduce the production of hormones capable of producing cysts.
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