Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The MENACES Of A Painful Ovarian Cyst

By Mary Parker

Most ovarian cysts are simply functional or benign. However, if they are the hemorrhagic kind they can develop into ovarian cysts that cause intense pain. An ovarian cyst is a small enclosed volume within the ovary with fluids inside contained in a thin boundary. A follicle that exceeds by 2cm the size that is normal is categorized as an ovarian cyst. Other ways of referring to a hemorrhagic cyst are haematocyst; blood cyst; and haematocele. A classic sign of a hemorrhagic cyst is the appearance of pain to the right of the abdomen. Bleeding can occur rapidly and extensively and submerge the entire ovary in a short period to induce considerable pain. Such a cyst is the result of a blood vessel in the system rupturing and blood makes its way into the system. The blood in the ovary can then start to produce clots that can be perceived typically by using a sonogram. Sometimes, a hemorrhagic cyst breaks open and releases blood to inundate the abdominal cavity.

It is when the cysts rupture that the pain becomes unacceptable. Luckily, these events are self-limiting and do not typically obligate surgical action. Even if the cyst breaks open, the correct state of health can be restored if the sufferer rests sufficiently. It is uncommon however for vaginal evacuation of the blood to occur. Tetracycline has been suggested as a medicament that is effective in treating hemorrhagic cysts although sufferers should always obtain a doctor's confirmation. When torsion happens, another kind of painful ovarian cyst happens. Ovarian torsion is also named adnexal torsion and is a painful and serious state that means that emergency action is required.

Endometroid cysts can be caused by endometriosis and are formed when a small area of endometrial tissue is rejected after bleeding. The tissue ends up as a transplant into another place where it grows larger. One of the main symptoms of endometriosis is serious and continual pain. The pain is at its most unacceptable when a cyst breaks. The blood building up in the tissue makes it turn a darker shade of brown and this phenomenon is therefore called a chocolate cyst. Upon final system rupture, fluids that were contained inside can pass into the pelvis, the uterus and the bowels.

A phenomenon known as polycystic ovaries occurs if multiple follicular cysts grow in the ovaries. Also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, this perturbs the normal cycle of menstruation. PCOS interferes with the process of ovulation because it makes clear fluid-filled cysts grow next to the ovaries. Medical professionals do still not have full information on PCOS. Genetic weaknesses or hormonal insufficiencies have been suggested as reasons causing PCOS. Women with insulin-resistance are, studies indicate, more at risk from PCOS. In addition, dermoid cysts can also be formed from ovarian cells involved in the growth of hair and teeth. This kind of cyst is rare but can become large and quite painful. Note that symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease are often mixed up with endometriosis by women with ovarian cysts.

It is often late in the diagnosis when ovarian cyst torsion is identified which often leads to necrosis or infarction of the cyst. The pain is intense in cases of ovarian torsion even if no cases of death have been recorded. Ovarian cyst torsion can be caused by a number of factors, one common one being anatomic changes. Cyst torsion is frequent for young teenagers with abnormal development such as long fallopian tubes or an absence of mesosalpinx. The presence of a large corpus lustrum during pregnancy increases the risk that the patient will suffer ovarian torsion.

Women who are being treated for infertility with for example induction of ovulation are even more menaced. The reason is that the theca lustrum cysts have a tendency to increase the volume of the ovaries. Ovarian cysts whether benign or malignant, are all at risk for torsion. There is no long-term solution using prescription medicines for painful ovarian cysts, even if there may be temporary pain relief. A holistic program however will tackle the problem at the root and thus bring a long lasting remedy. Conventional medicine on the other hand only focuses on the symptoms. Any results are therefore temporary and maybe accompanied by various side effects. A holistic agenda is a multi-dimensional program that targets all the underlying reasons that make ovarian cysts develop. There are many factors that contribute to the presence of painful ovarian cysts. These factors may either initiate the generation of cysts or simply aggravate the condition of those that already exist.

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