Ruptured Ovarian Cysts - The Most Common Symptoms

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By Pat Lovejoy


There are many health related issues that women may experience during their lives. Whether they are related to menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopause, there are many conditions that are not pleasant for a woman. One such condition is a ruptured ovarian cyst.

Ovarian cyst is a collection of fluids in the ovary. Usually they are harmless and don't cause any major symptoms for a woman. That is why a lot of women don't even know that they have cysts. Many times the cysts start being a problem only after they rupture.

Typically cysts on the ovaries start developing if the egg don't release during periods. It is typical that only in one ovary has cysts. While it is important to understand when a cyst has ruptured, there are some typical symptoms that are associated with ruptured ovarian cysts.

Abnormal or increased bleeding and different types of pains in the abdomen are the most typical symptoms of ovarian cysts when they rupture. Bleeding can occur at any time during menstrual cycle. However, it usually appears as a heavier period. That is why many women, especially younger ones, mistakenly think that this is normal.

Menstruation can also become irregular. However, there can be also a lot of other reasons why a woman's periods are irregular. This often leads a woman to overlook this and she ignores it.

Pain is a very common symptom when a cyst ruptures. Typically it comes and goes and the severity of it varies largely. Sometimes the symptoms are rather mild while in some cases they can be extremely painful. Besides the lower abdomen the pain can occur also in the lower back.

Cramps associated with periods may last longer and throughout the entire cycle. Exercise can also increase the level of pain in the abdomen. Sexual intercourse can be painful as well and this can also cause bleeding.

Fullness in the lower abdomen is also common. The feeling is rather similar to a feeling when a bladder is full. However, you don't need to urinate. Nausea, and in some cases vomiting, comes commonly along with this feeling.

Many symptoms of ovarian cysts are very similar to those with every day health concerns. That is the reason why cysts are often not noticed until they rupture.

Many symptoms are very similar as they are when getting pregnant. These include nausea and vomiting, late menstruation, and fullness of the lower abdomen. Often women think they are pregnant when experiencing these symptoms and make an appointment to their doctor. This is when the cysts are discovered.

The pain associated with ruptured ovarian cysts is often overlooked until it is so severe that the woman has to meet a physician. If the situation has become very serious, the only way to make the pain go away is surgery.




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