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Ovarian Cyst Symptoms

Ovarian Cyst Symptoms are varied and can vary from woman to woman. Quite often a woman can have Ovarian Cysts without having any symptoms at all. Ovarian Cysts can cause the following problems:

pressure, bloating or abdominal pain,
dull ache in thighs and lower back,
problems with passing urine,
sexual intercourse can be painful,
weight gain,
abnormal bleeding or painful menstrual periods,
vomiting or nausea,
tender breasts.

These are the more common symptoms that can be associated with Ovarian Cysts and should be checked out by your doctor to determine the cause.

If you experience any of the following symptoms you should seek medical advice immediately:

pain with fever and vomiting, sudden, severe abdominal pain, faintness, dizziness or weakness, rapid breathing.

Generally speaking if you do have Ovarian Cysts they will be found during a routine pelvic examination. An ultrasound may then be carried out to determine shape, size, location and whether the cyst is fluid filled, solid or a mixture of both.

A blood test will be carried out to find out if the Ovarian Cyst is cancerous. This test is recommended for women over the age of 35 and whose cyst has been found to be partially solid. Under 35's are less likely to have ovarian cancer.

It is wise to remember that Ovarian Cysts can not be prevented and the treatment generally involves waiting for around 1-3 menstrual periods to occur and then a re-examination of the cyst to determine if anything has changed.

My advice would always be to not put off that pelvic exam as wonderful as they are as your health should be one of your top priorities.

Wishing you Good Health!

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