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Symptoms of ovarian cyst
The ovarian cyst often has no symptoms when it is small. Sometimes, however, it exhibits symptoms such as:
- a feeling of heaviness in the small pelvis,
- tightness in the small pelvis,
- of the pelvic pain
- rule abnormalities
- urinary problems (urinating more frequently or difficulty emptying the bladder completely)
- abdominal pain
- nausea, vomiting
- constipation
- pain during sex (dyspareunia)
- a feeling of abdominal bloating or fullness
- bleeding
- infertility
In case a woman exhibits some of these symptoms, it is advisable to consult a doctor gynecologist.
Symptoms of an ovarian cyst: understand everything in 2 min
Can you prevent an ovarian cyst?
Combined estrogen-progestogen contraception decreases the risk of functional ovarian cysts, provided that the dosage of ethinylestradiol is greater than 20 mcg / day. Likewise, progestin-only contraceptions expose to an increased risk of a functional cyst of the ovaries (contraceptive implant, hormonal IUD, microprogestative pill containing Desogestrel such as Cerazette® or Optimizette®).
Our doctor’s opinion
The ovarian cyst is most of the time benign, especially when it is discovered by chance during an ultrasound. It usually goes away on its own within a few weeks to a few months. However, on rare occasions, about 5% of cases, an ovarian cyst can be cancer. It is therefore essential to do regular examinations and closely follow the evolution of a cyst observed during an ultrasound. Ovarian cysts that increase in size or become painful usually require surgery. Beware of microprogestative pills (Cerazette, Optimizette, Desogestrel pill), progestin-only contraception (hormonal IUD-free contraception, contraceptive implant, contraceptive injections) or estrogen-progestogen pills with very low estrogen dosage, because these contraceptions increase the risk. functional cysts of the ovaries. Dr. Catherine Solano |