Ovarian Cyst Burst Symptoms – A real concern for identifying the symptoms of an ovarian cyst burst

Ovarian cysts are a real health concern for many women though the majority of these cysts are benign and cause little damage, only discomfort to the carrier. An ovarian cyst is a sac that has filled with fluids found on the outside or even inside the ovary. Most cysts are harmless; these cysts are around the size of a pea or even smaller and heal on their own. But some cysts can grow as large as an apple if not detected in time. Regrettably, a small percentage of cysts grow larger and can lead to the need for a hysterectomy or can result in infertility or ovarian cancer.

Some ovarian cyst burst symptoms are very specific, but some can be misread as monthly cramping or even just belly aches. Almost all symptoms fall into one of three groupings. Though be sure to read all of this article to learn about some of the odder symptoms that you would never think to associate with ovarian cysts. The three primary symptoms are menstrual irregularities, pelvic pain and nausea.

Pains in the pelvic region are the biggest indicator of an ovarian cyst but, as we all know, pelvic pains could mean anything from cramps to digestive problems to diseases in other internal organs. Pelvic pain usually intensifies during sexual intercourse, your periods, and while urinating or during bowel movements. You may also feel an unpleasant pressure on your bowels or bladder that makes it feel like you need to use the bathroom when you do not, much the same way a woman late in her pregnancy feels an urgent need to urinate because of the added pressure on the bladder. The pain can become inner thigh pain, vaginal pain, or lower back pain. The pain you experience may always hurt at the same intensity or it could vary from each minute to each hour.

Irregular monthly periods are periods that are painful, irregular flows, and a variations in the appearance and makeup of the menstrual blood itself. Irregularities also include timing such as your period coming too soon, tardy, or lasting an abnormal length of time. It is not too uncommon to also experience excess cramping related with your period and occasional spotting.

Nausea is a very usual symptom, but it remains the one women associate the least to having an ovarian cyst. The nausea is usually caused by hormones that are out of balance because of the foreign growth on the ovary affecting hormone production in your body. Other symptoms that are more difficult to understand are weight gain, feeling full quickly, bloat and abdominal heaviness, and losing one’s appetite.

Some more, but more obscure, symptoms can mean that an ovarian cyst is present. Increased hair growth, including the top of your head, face and body, is one of them. An additional seldom reported symptoms is muscle soreness and pain on your ribs. Still more rare, some women feel tight nodules that feel like bruises under the exterior of your skin. Another symptom that some women report is an increase in headaches.

The symptoms felt when a cyst actually bursts are intense pain, severe cramping and pain centered on one side of your abdomen. The word “burst” can very accurately describe the sensation of the intense pain right at the moment a cyst breaks open. There is an intense period of pain that suddenly recedes in intensity. Once a cyst has actually burst, the pain is greatly cut down.

Women of child bearing age most commonly have ovarian cysts. There are many factors that can lead to an ovarian cyst. Genetic predisposition is the leading cause of ovarian cysts. Studies indicate that women are much more likely to have cysts if other female members of the family have also had them, (do keep in mind that female family members tend to grow up under the same circumstances and in the same locations, so having multiple women in one family with ovarian cysts could be related to environment or diet and not necessarily genetics). Two other things that increase your risk for cysts are a unhealthy diet and a feeble immune system. Insulin resistance leads to high insulin levels that  increase male sex hormone production that can unregulate your menstrual cycle or increased failed ovulation (when the ovary does not release its monthly egg) can result in ovarian cysts.

For the most part, a cyst is just a natural consequence of ovulation, (the time right before menstruation starts when the ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube). A functional cyst occurs when a follicle (sac) is supposed to release the egg doesn’t or the sac does not dissolve after releasing the egg. These are a fairly common event and your reproductive system is constructed to eradicate these, should they happen, during your period.

The kind of cysts that will cause ovarian cyst burst symptoms occur when a sac seals up after ovulation and fluid gets sealed in the interior the sac. These cysts tend to heal themselves and disappear without your knowledge. Though some escape the carefully orchestrated system your body has in place to clean out foreign objects, causing their growth around or inside your ovary to go unchecked. If the cyst fills with blood, it can burst open, causing the painful symptoms described earlier.

There are other types of cysts. Dermoid cysts happen when the dead cells of a failed embryo stay in the woman’s body and get encased in a membrane. Endometriomas are cysts caused by the condition endometriosis where uterine cells grow outside of the uterus. This added cell matter near the point of ovulation greatly increases the chance of a cyst forming.

Even if your doctor does verify that you have an ovarian cyst, you most likely will get little more than pain pills because most cysts are left to mend naturally. A lot of doctors give women who are prone to ovarian cysts birth control prescriptions to help maintain normal hormonal levels . Surgical procedures are called for if a cyst grows too dangerous in size. The newest uses laparoscopy, where a small incision is made in the belly button and the cysts are removed from there. This is usually a same day, out-patient surgery. Large cysts cannot be treated with this method and require more intense procedures. If a cyst grows too much on the other organs a hysterectomy or oophorectomy (removal of an ovary) could be necessary.

Overall most ovarian cysts are harmless, even most of the ones that cause a woman pain. Still, you should never ignore ovarian cyst burst symptoms.Some cysts are dangerous and can threaten a woman’s health. Generally, if you experience pelvic pain your body is telling you something is not right and you should see a health care provider. As always, it is best to prevent ovarian cysts before they happen instead of treating them after they appear since cysts threaten your ability to bear children.

There are procedures you can take right now to prevent ovarian cyst burst symptoms from ever happening to you.