OVARIAN CYSTS: WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

Seek medical attention if you experience:

Severe pelvic pain

Abdominal bloating

Pain during intercourse

Irregular periods

Sudden sharp pain with nausea or vomiting (could be cyst rupture or torsion)

Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts

Not all ovarian cysts show symptoms, but when they do, these are the most common:

1. Pelvic Pain

Dull or sharp pain on one side of the lower abdomen. Pain may come and go.

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2. Bloating or Abdominal Swelling, Feeling of fullness or heaviness in the stomach area.

3. Menstrual Irregularities such as Missed periods, Heavier or lighter periods, Spotting between cycles

4. Pain During Intercourse, Pain or discomfort during sexual activity, especially deep penetration.

5. Pain During Bowel Movements, Pressure from the cyst can make passing stool painful.

6. Frequent Urination

The cyst may press on the bladder, causing frequent or urgent urination.

7. Nausea or Vomiting

Seen when a cyst grows large or complications occur.

8. Breast Tenderness

Happens due to hormonal imbalance.

9. Difficulty Getting Pregnant

Seen especially in cases related to PCOS or endometriosis.

10. Sudden Severe Symptoms (Emergency Signs)

These may indicate a ruptured cyst or ovarian torsion (twisting): Severe sharp pelvic pain, Fever, Dizziness or fainting, Rapid breathing, Vomiting

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