Understanding the Symptoms of Complex Ovarian Cysts

Ovaries in women are two almond shaped organs located at the two sides of the pelvis. They produce eggs that are released during menstrual cycle. Small fluid filled sacs or cyst, sometimes develop on the surface of an ovary. It may also sometimes develop within an ovary. These ovarian cysts are normally harmless and will disappear on their own after a period of time. Generally, a woman does not know that she has cysts. However, complex ovarian cysts may cause serious health problems if they rupture and therefore it is important to spot the symptoms of ovarian cysts.

The causes of complex ovarian cyst are the same as the less serious or less complex ones. The reason why some women suffer from complex ovarian cyst while others do not, can be attributed to their mental and physiological make up, weak immune system, obesity, ignorance and neglect of complex ovarian cysts, existence of other kind of diseases, genetic predisposition and life style related factors along with a host of other medical reasons.

Complex ovarian cyst are composed of liquid as well as solid matters. If left untreated, it can lead to fatality of the patient. Complex ovarian cysts can cause severe pain and other general discomforts to the patient. Complex ovarian cysts are diagnosed during routine medical checks. It may also come to light when specific checks are made on the patient based on complaints of severe pain and discomfort.

In general, there are three kinds of cyst: Endometriosis can lead to endometrioma, which usually causes the growth of this cyst outside the uterus. This type of cyst can lead to complications in and around ovaries and hence it should be attended to immediately.

Dermoid cysts originate from the cells, which make up the human eggs. Some dermoids look human like because of the growth of hair, teeth and even other tissues in the cysts. Sometimes you can find dermoid cysts that contain things like sweat glands and some types of tissues. The knowledge of this type of cyst often makes a woman nervous and uneasy. This type of cyst is extremely painful but not cancerous.

Another type of cyst called cystomides are composed of liquid and mucus. These cysts can be very large and very painful. They are capable of twisting upon themselves and are therefore extremely painful and can cause a great deal of discomfort to a women who suffer from this.

To determine whether you have an ovarian cyst or not, your doctor may perform a manual pelvic examination. It is likely that a more sophisticated test, such as pelvic ultrasound also be used to support the diagnosis. Blood and pregnancy tests also form part of the examination. The blood test is to confirm the levels of CA 125 antigen, which is produced by cancerous cysts. This antigen is not just produced by cancers, but also in conditions such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease. The pregnancy test is to rule out any ectopic pregnancy.

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What Are Complex Ovarian Cysts?

Complex ovarian cysts are semi-solid and liquid foreign components that are unwanted and highly trouble-some, which usually is found to occur and grow in and around a woman's ovary. These are serious sorts of foreign components that affects the patient's health very badly, which may sometimes even lead to death depending upon the extent of their severity.

Apart from the extreme physical inconvenience, complex ovarian cysts even affect patients, emotionally and psychologically, to an enormous extent. Thereby, these cysts even affect their social movements at various levels although their occurance is quite rare.

Coming to the causes, there are numerous causes which lead to a complex ovarian cyst and in some cases lead to a ovarian cyst rupture. The usual ones among them are namely obesity, genetic predisposition, weakened immune system, ignorance and neglect of the ovarian cysts, existence of other forms of diseases, other lifestyle connected aspects and a comprehensive set of other related medical causes.

For a proper treatment of complex ovarian cysts and to avoid it's rupture, it is highly essential to know about the type of cyst that has occurred in an individual patient, who is suffering from them. There are three types of the complex ovarian cysts, which prevail in the affectant's body, namely dermoid cysts, endometrioma and cystadenomas.

'Dermoid cysts' are formed from the same cells, which produce the human ovum. Due to this aspect, such cysts looks like human beings, through the presence of various parts such as hair, teeth and other tissues that are alike to that of humans. Although such cysts do not extensively spread in an uncontrollable way and are not as dangerous as cancer, they trouble the affected women immensely, in both, physical and psychological respects.

'Endometrioma' is a type of cyst, which grows outside the uterus and causes endometriosis. It may result into many sorts of complications within and outside the ovaries and hence the concerned medical physician has to give an appropriate treatment as soon as its diagnosis takes place.

'Cystadenomas' are large cysts, which contain liquid components as well as mucus and are normally too trouble-some. These cysts get winded over themselves during certain occasions, thereby resulting in extreme pain and uneasiness.

Leaving all these possibilities with respect to the health status of a women, there are some more specific health causes that would result in the formation of such ovarian cysts, which are complex in nature.

Actually, there is no particular way to treat patients, who are suffering with complex ovarian cysts. Whereas, there is almost unanimous opinion about the best approach that the doctors can follow for the sake of treating this medical issue in the best possible manner and that is the holistic approach of treating the concerned patients.

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Symptoms of Ruptured Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian cysts are ovarian follicles that form a collection of fluid within a very thin wall. This condition is most common in women during menstrual cycle. The estrogen and progesterone are the hormones that are responsible for motivating the release of a mature egg from the ovary and some times these eggs are secreted by the follicles causing a cyst or might develop as a result of persistent growth of the follicle. This cyst is often developed without symptoms and might create several complications like cystic rupture, torsion or pressure on other neighboring organs. Ruptured cysts are very painful and can lead to various other related infections.

Symptoms of ruptured ovarian cyst include prolonged and dull pain in the pelvic region, which is particularly felt severely during the menstrual cycle, performing daily chores, bowel movements, sports and various other physical deeds. Also women with this problem experience irregular menstrual cycles or their menstrual cycle will stop completely. In case of a ruptured ovarian cyst the patient can sense increased pain in the lower abdominal quadrant. There are numerous complications like torsion, twisting of ovary, peritonitis, scarring, hemorrhage etc, which are very hazardous and even end the life of the patient if proper medical attention is not given in the early stage of the symptom.

Doctor can diagnose the symptoms of ruptured ovarian cysts through ultrasound and manual pelvic examinations. These assessments will provide inputs about the condition of the cyst whether it is simple or complicated and its size, location and further more. Related blood tests are also conducted and the cyst is tested to see if it is cancerous or non cancerous under biopsy. Symptoms of ruptured ovarian cysts require immediate treatments to avert further risks physicians will take initial steps to stabilize the condition of the patient like breathing, blood circulation and blood pressure. Antibiotics are provided in smaller doses to control bacterial growth and oral contraceptives are given to reduce further cyst formation and other associated health hazards.

In most cases the treatment for ruptured ovarian cysts is based on the severity of the condition and the extension of the cystic rupture. After conducting all the above primary evaluations, an ultrasound and other running tests are conducted to recognize the actual condition of the cyst. In pre-menopausal women with ruptured ovarian cysts oral contraceptive medication is given to reduce stimulation of ovaries. As ruptured ovarian cysts are very painful, analgesics are also given to control pain. One of the most excellent methods that is suggested to treat ruptured ovarian cysts is by means of holistic medications. These drugs improve the natural immunity of the body and will help in eradicating exhaustion in the patient and make him fit and refreshed.

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How Are Ruptured Ovarian Cysts Formed?

A follicular cyst begins when the surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) in a normal ovarian cycle stimulates the egg to be released, fails to occur. The follicle therefore doesn't rupture or release its egg, but instead turns into a cyst. As follicular cysts are a natural occurring, it does not cause pain and normally disappear by itself.

When the LH surge occurs and the egg is released, the remaining ruptured follicle usually starts to secrete large volumes of estrogen and progesterone. As a result, this follicle becomes the 'white body' known as corpus luteum. Sometimes the opening left in the follicle by the egg becomes sealed off. Then fluid accumulates inside the 'white body,' resulting in a cyst. Although this type of cyst deteriorates by itself, it has the potential to grow, bleed in its capsule and sometimes, twist the ovary.

The other types of ovarian cysts are: Endometriomas, Cystadenomas, Dermoid cysts and Polycyst Ovaries. Endometriomas cysts form in women who have endometriosis. This problem occurs when tissue that looks and acts like the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The tissue may attach to the ovary and form a growth. These cysts can be painful during sex and during your period. Cystadenomas forms from the cells on the outer surface of the ovary. They are often filled with a watery fluid or a thick, sticky gel. They can become large and cause pain. Dermoid cysts contain many types of cells. They may be filled with hair, teeth, and other tissues that become part of the cyst. They can grow large and cause pain. Polycystic ovaries are caused when eggs mature within the sacs but are not released. The cycle then repeats. The sacs continue to grow and many cysts may form.

Some cysts do not cause symptoms but still you should look for ovarian cyst symptoms periodically. Many others can cause pressure, swelling or pain in the abdomen; dull ache in the lower back and thighs; problems passing urine completely; pelvic pain; pain during sex; weight gain; pain during your period; abnormal bleeding; nausea or vomiting and breast tenderness. If one has problems like pain with fever and vomiting; sudden, severe abdominal pain or faintness, dizziness, or weakness, immediate help is needed.

Most doctors often diagnose ovarian cysts during routine pelvic examination. The doctors may feel the swelling of a cyst on the ovary. Once the cyst is found, ultrasound tests are carried out for the doctor to pin point the size, shape, the location and mass - if it is fluid filled, solid or mixed. Hormone levels may be checked to see whether there are hormone related problems. A blood test also is carried out to find if the cyst is cancerous.

If you have a cyst, you are invariably asked to wait and have a second exam after 1 month to 3 months. In this case, your doctor will repeat the tests to find if the cyst has changed in size. Then your doctor recommends suitable treatments like watchful waiting, surgery, laparoscopy or laparotomy.

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