The cyst of the left ovary belongs to benign formations. It is a cavity that is filled with a liquid of light yellow, sometimes gray, with impurities of blood. It occurs among women who are between 20-40 years old. Distinguish the so-called functional cyst of the left ovary, which can manifest as a follicular cyst and cyst of a yellow body . The appearance of such a neoplasm may be a consequence of the fact that the ripened graafov bubble does not burst, but continues to increase in size and accumulate liquid.
Causes of left ovarian cyst
The reasons for the appearance of a cyst localized in the left ovary are numerous. The most common are:
- earlier onset of menstruation;
- disturbances in the process of maturation of follicles;
- violation of hormonal balance;
- the presence of a woman in an abortion.
Symptoms
The main signs of the cyst, which is located in the left ovary, can be:
- Pain. Patients often notice severe pain localized primarily in the lower abdomen. Their cause may be the pressure exerted by the increasing cyst in the size, on the adjacent organs.
- Violation of the menstrual cycle. It is the result of the action of hormones, the synthesis of which is performed by the cyst located on the left ovary.
- Disturbance of the digestive process. When a cystic left ovarian appears, women complain of frequent cases of constipation or diarrhea.
Diagnosis of left ovarian cyst
Very important in the cyst of the left ovary, is a timely and properly conducted diagnosis. The process of diagnosing a disease should include such stages as:
- examination of a gynecologist;
- blood test;
- Ovary ultrasound ;
- laparoscopy.
The latter method can be used in the treatment process. Such a disease, as a cyst, localized on the left ovary, requires strict control of the doctor for the patient. If, during, usually, 3 menstrual cycles, the formation does not resolve itself, resort to surgery. Also, an indication for non-conservative treatment may be a sudden cyst complication.
Complications
Ordinary functional cyst, localized in the left ovary, does not pose any threat to the health of a woman and disappears itself. But, if it is large, it is likely that complications arise. In this case, the consequence of a cyst of the left ovary can be internal bleeding.
The main signs caused by a bleeding cyst are:
- sudden dizziness, against which there is a general weakness, pallor of the skin;
- strong piercing pain localized in the lower abdomen;
- blood vaginal discharge that is not associated with menstruation.
It is also possible for complications such as twisting of the cysts, cyst rupture or necrosis. In time the unsuccessful cyst can lead to the degeneration of the formation and the appearance of a malignant tumor.
Cyst of the left ovary during pregnancy
The cyst, located in the left ovary, does not have any effect on the functioning of the uterus and the resulting pregnancy.
Any cyst during pregnancy should be observed by a doctor. If after 2-4 months of treatment with hormonal drugs a decrease in the cyst did not occur, the only way out would be surgical intervention.