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All One Needs To Know About Ovarian Cyst And Its Treatment

In women who have menstrual periods, it is normal to have at least one functional cyst formed every month as a part of her menstrual cycle, shares Dr. Chaitali Mahajan Trivedi, best gynaecologist in Mumbai, Juhu. Mostly, these ovarian cysts dissolve over time and you won’t even know about their presence or disappearance.

Unfortunately, many women nowadays have persistent ovarian cysts that may grow in number or size or not be related to their period. These are considered problematic, and symptomatic and can only resolve by treatment. Examples of such types of ovarian cysts include dermoid cysts and multiple ovarian cysts found in PCOD or PCOS patients that can harm their overall health and cause infertility.

Read on to know about ovarian cysts-causes, symptoms, and removal.

What is an ovarian cyst?

Ovarian cysts are solid or fluid-filled sacs formed on or within one or both ovaries- a pair of small, oval-shaped female reproductive organs present in the lower abdomen area. Every month ovaries are responsible for releasing an egg and producing female sex hormones- progesterone and estrogen. They have a role in childbirth, the menstrual cycle, and female breast growth.

Ovarian cysts are of various kinds and can be of different sizes ranging from half an inch to 4 inches or even more. They are commonly found in women of reproductive age.

What causes an ovarian cyst?

Ovarian cysts are commonly functional types like Follicular cysts and Corpus luteum cysts. The former kind occurs when there is no ovulation and it continues to grow inside the ovary and the latter type happens after the egg is released but there is no dissolution of the sac around the egg.

If one is suffering from ovarian cyst problem in Mumbai, Juhu they can consult Dr. Chaitali Mahajan Trivedi to manage this concern effectively.

Other types of ovarian cysts are:

  • Dermoid- These develop from embryonic cells, become very large, and cause the ovary to get displaced from its position. They are present in women of childbearing age.

  • Endometrioma (or chocolate cysts)- These are dark-colored cysts filled with old blood and tissues that resemble the uterine lining. They are found in women suffering from endometriosis.

Problematic ovarian cysts can even be caused by:

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

  • Non-benign growths

  • Pregnancy

  • Severe pelvic infection caused by Chlamydia- It is responsible for a type of cyst that can be called an abscess.

  • Ovarian cancer (in rare cases).

When should an ovarian cyst be removed?

Women who experience the following symptoms have ovarian cysts that must be removed:

  • Dull or sharp pain or pressure in the pelvic area that may come or go or be persistent. Usually, experienced during menses.

  • Bloating during the period (if cysts have grown larger)

  • Referred pain felt in the lower back or thighs

  • Pain or discomfort while having sex

  • Sudden weight gain

  • Tender breasts

  • Unexplained washroom troubles

  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding (rarely)

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Fever

  • Trouble conceiving a child.

How is an Ovarian Cyst treated?

Ovarian cysts can be treated based on your age, type of cyst, and your overall health. In the case of functional ovarian cysts, generally, no treatment is required. Some birth control pills can help stop ovulation and prevent the further formation of such cysts. Lifestyle modifications like exercise, proper diet, and stress management also help out in many cases. But, if ovarian cysts are of abnormal size (more than 2.5 inches in diameter), persistently growing, suspected to be malignant, and causing pelvic pain or discomfort and health complications, surgery is necessary to eliminate them.

The Ovarian Cyst removal surgery:

Depending upon the type of cyst and their size determined by ultrasound, different techniques can be used to surgically remove Ovarian cysts. These includes:

  • Laparoscopy- Dr. Chaitali Mahajan Trivedi, performs Ovarian Cyst Surgery In Mumbai. In this method, the surgeon makes small incisions-one in the navel and three in the lower abdomen area, Next, a laparoscope (a tube mounted with a tiny camera at one end) is inserted through the navel to locate the cysts. Then, through other incisions, the surgeon accesses ovaries and takes them out. Lastly, the incisions are stapled or stitched and covered with a bandage.

  • Laparotomy- This method involved making a large cut and then removing large ovarian cysts. In further testing of the cyst, if it is found to be cancerous, the doctor may need to remove the ovaries, uterus, omentum, and lymph nodes.

To know more about cost of Ovarian Cyst Surgery In Mumbai, Juhu, schedule a consultation with the best gynaecology surgeon, Dr. Chaitali Mahajan Trivedi.

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