Usually your ovaries work right on schedule, but it can also happen that they do not cooperate completely and cysts develop in your ovaries. But how do you know that you are dealing with one (or perhaps several) cysts in your ovaries? These are the most common symptoms that may indicate a cyst in your ovaries.
One of the most common symptoms of an ovarian cyst is pain in the lower right or lower left side of your uterus that won't go away. If the pain becomes very severe or even intolerable, it could be a sign of ovarian torsion. When that happens, the blood supply to your ovary is cut off, which is very painful. So it is better to prevent this!
Belly bloating is a vague symptom, but it could be caused by a cyst in your ovary, depending on its size. Most women have cysts smaller than 10 centimeters, but some can grow very large. It may look like weight gain, but abdominal pain and bloating can also be caused by a cyst that continues to grow. If the weight is only in your stomach or you can't think of another reason why you could gain weight, that could be a signal…
An ovarian cyst can cause a feeling of heaviness in your abdominal cavity. A cyst takes up space, which can cause pressure. You can compare the feeling to constipation, but on one side of your body. If you don't have toilet troubles but you have had this feeling for two to three weeks, it might be a good idea to find out if you might have a cyst.
Sex should never hurt. Do you feel more pain on one side than the other? Then you may have a cyst in your ovary. Some cysts can grow large and therefore fall behind your uterus, placing them right next to your cervix. This can cause pain during sex. So it's time to have your ovaries checked if you've been having pain during intimate moments lately.
Another symptom of ovarian cysts is the feeling of having to pee constantly. If the cyst is pressing against your bladder, it can make you feel like you need to urinate. It is also possible that you feel the need to go more often, but that you are unable to urinate because of the blockage of the cyst. Have you been having urinary problems for a while? Then visit your doctor to be sure.
You can of course suffer from pain in your back or legs for a number of reasons, but a cyst in your ovaries can also be a cause. When a cyst becomes too large, it can cause back or leg problems. There is not much room in your pelvis, so when a cyst gets too big, depending on where it is, it can cause back or leg problems by pressing against the nerves.
If the cysts develop in your ovaries, they can affect your hormones:Women with PCOS (a condition in which there are many small cysts in your ovaries) often experience irregular bleeding, either from ovulating frequently or from ovulating little. This is because of an imbalance in estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Are there any other symptoms of PCOS that bother you, such as weight gain, fertility problems, and acne? Then it is best to go to the doctor for the right help.
Disclaimer:if you think you have an ovarian cyst, always consult your doctor!
Source: Womenshealthmag.com/uk , image:Getty Images
