Ovarian
cysts: These growths can develop in a woman during her
reproductive years. They can cause torsion (twisting), infection,
rupture, and cancer. These dermoid cysts can be removed with either
conventional surgery or laparoscopy
(surgery that uses small incisions and specially designed instruments
to enter the abdomen or pelvis).
Many women have ovarian cysts at some time during their lives. Most ovarian cysts present little or no discomfort and are harmless. The majority of ovarian cysts disappear without treatment within a few months.
Many women have ovarian cysts at some time during their lives. Most ovarian cysts present little or no discomfort and are harmless. The majority of ovarian cysts disappear without treatment within a few months.
What causes
functional ovarian cysts?
A functional ovarian cyst forms because of slight changes in the way the ovary makes or releases an egg. There are two types of these cysts:
A functional ovarian cyst forms because of slight changes in the way the ovary makes or releases an egg. There are two types of these cysts:
- A follicular cyst occurs when a sac on the ovary does not release an egg, and the sac swells up with fluid.
- A luteal cyst occurs when the sac releases an egg and then reseals and fills with fluid.
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