Among benign tumors in women, the most common is the ovarian cyst . In form it resembles a circle or an oval, and its size can vary from the middle button to the head of a newborn baby. Its location can be just as different.
Main signs of ovarian cyst in women
Detection of the ovarian cyst is performed at a doctor-gynecologist's appointment with an examination and ultrasound. A woman at home can determine the presence of this tumor on the following grounds:
- pain in the lower abdomen;
- bad feeling;
- feeling of heaviness and pressure in the pelvic region;
- violation of the regular menstrual cycle;
- pain during intercourse;
- infertility .
Depending on the location of the cyst, a woman may have different sensations. So, if the cyst is near the bladder and its size is large, then constant pressure on the bladder will lead a woman to frequent urination. The cyst in the abdominal cavity significantly enlarges the abdomen and is accompanied by pain. These signs are characteristic for both left and right ovaries, with the only difference that with the cyst in the left ovary pain will be characteristic for the left side of the pelvis, and in the right for the right one.
How to find out if the ovarian cyst has burst - the main signs
The ovarian cyst in a woman can be surgically removed with her slow progression. However, there are cases when urgent surgical intervention is necessary for a burst cyst and its rupture.
- sharp pain in the lower abdomen;
- pallor of the skin;
- a sharp increase in body temperature;
- weakness.
There may also be nausea or vomiting, loss of consciousness, intermittent breathing, or shortness of breath.
Dangerous in the rupture of the cyst is its contents, flowing into the abdominal cavity, which can cause severe complications.