Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled lumps that appear in or around the ovaries. They can be benign or malignant depending on their characteristics.
A woman may develop one or several ovarian cysts, which may be microscopic or grow to several centimetres in diameter and hinder the normal ovulation process.
• Chronic or acute pelvic pain • Feeling of pelvic heaviness • Abdominal distention or bloating • Irregular menstrual periods • Amenorrhoea or absence of • menstruation • Menstrual disturbances • Metrorrhagia (bleeding not related to menstruation) • Hirsutism (unwanted hair growth) Infertility
Diagnosis of ovarian cysts
In addition to the analysis of the patient's medical history, procedures to diagnose ovarian cysts include:
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A pelvic examination that may reveal an enlarged ovary or the presence of a cyst.
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A transvaginal ultrasound. This test is simple and painless and can determine the size, shape and location of the cyst in 100% of cases.
Can I have a baby if I have ovarian cysts?
The answer is yes. One of the alternatives to have a baby in case you have not been able to have one is In Vitro Fertilization. In this procedure we stimulate your ovaries in order to obtain several eggs through a process of egg retrieval.
It is important to remember that medications are administered to obtain the eggs and must be monitored by a reproductive specialist.
