Ovarian cysts - consequences

The consequences of this gynecological pathology, like the ovarian cyst, are quite diverse. So in some cases, the reverse development of the disease can occur, which eventually leads to its complete disappearance and recovery of the woman. However, in most cases, a long absence of treatment leads to the development of complications. The most frequently observed torsion of the cyst legs, cyst rupture and suppuration of education.

What is accompanied by the rupture of the ovarian cyst?

A rupture of the ovarian cyst is the most frequent complication of this pathology. It occurs in those cases when the cyst is so enlarged that it begins to gradually contract the organs of the small pelvis.

The main consequence of the fact that the woman has burst the ovarian cyst is peritonitis. This condition is accompanied by inflammation of the peritoneum, which is also observed with inflammation of the appendix, appendectomy. That is why, in cases when a woman enters the hospital with this symptomatology, not knowing that she had an ovarian cyst, doctors can confuse the disease with appendicitis. Only after carrying out of US it is possible to establish the reason of occurrence of a peritonitis.

With such consequences of ovarian cysts, such rare, so tearing, an emergency operation is necessary, the purpose of which is cleaning the abdominal cavity from the contents of the cyst discharged into it. Also perform a resection (removal) of the remains of the cyst.

What are the consequences of the operation?

The main method of treatment of ovarian cysts is surgical intervention. It is performed mainly with the use of a laparoscope, which allows to reduce the negative consequences after the operation to remove the ovarian cyst.

Due to the fact that the operation is performed using high-precision instruments and controlled by video equipment, the probability of injury to a number of lying tissues and organs is reduced. So removing the ovarian cyst with the help of laparoscopy, helps to avoid such consequences as adhesions .

However, even before proceeding to the operation itself, a puncture of the ovarian cyst is performed, which allows to avoid such consequences as the formation of a malignant neoplasm.

The most common development of the consequences of ovarian cyst removal is the development of infertility.

How is ovarian cysts treated in pregnant women?

In the case when a cyst is found in a pregnant woman during a planned ultrasound, the entire period of gestation is observed.

If there is an increase in the size of the cyst, which threatens the health of not only women, but also the fetus,

surgical intervention is performed. At the same time, the most favorable time for the operation is 16-18 weeks.

It is performed by the method of laparoscopy. However, with large neoplasm sizes, access through the anterior abdominal wall may be necessary.

The most negative, of the consequences of removal of the ovarian cyst pregnancy is a miscarriage. That's why, doctors try not to carry out the operation on an early date.

In the case when there is a torsion of the cyst legs, the operation is carried out practically at any term of pregnancy, tk. the probability of development of a bleeding is great.

Thus, such a pathology as the ovarian cyst requires constant monitoring and control of its size. With a strong increase in neoplasm, surgery is almost inevitable. In order to reduce the likelihood of negative consequences of the operation, and to shorten the period of rehabilitation period, doctors try to perform the operation by laparoscopy.