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Different Types of Ovarian Cysts
Functional ovarian cysts are a common complaint among women and normally are not an indication of cancer.
Some cysts will just prove to be a cause of discomfort while others will require treatment..
Most functional ovarian cysts will not require treatment.
Follicular cysts are a simple type of ovarian cyst which can form when
ovulation fails to take place or when a mature follicle collapses upon itself.
They can grow to a size of a couple of inches in diameter however they usually produce no symptoms and can clear up without treatment in a few months.
The corpus luteum cyst can occur when an ovarian gland produces progesterone as an egg is released during the ovulation phase of the monthly menstrual cycle.
A healthy corpus luteum is a round gland filled with fluid and roughly an inch n diameter. It is important to note that cysts on the corpus luteum are known to be asymptomatic. They appear without the presence of noticeable symptoms and develop at the end of the monthly menstrual cycle, as well as during the early stages of a pregnancy. Luckily, most corpus luteum cysts disappear without treatment.
A hemorrhagic cyst is a different type of functional ovarian cyst that contains or releases blood. These cysts can burst they and release blood leading to a burning sensation in the pelvic region. Hemorrhagic cysts are fairly common and do not normally require treatment. They can be surgically removed if doctors think it indicates the presence of endometriosis.
Dermoid cysts are a type of ovarian cyst which develops out of the ovaries
totipotential germ cell. The totipotential germ cell produces hair, teeth,
bones, and similar tissues. Dermoid cysts can appear in women of any age.
However, they are most common during women's prime reproductive period.
Different kinds of physical tissue can be found in dermoid cysts. It is
possible for doctors to discover teeth and hair remnants in dermoid cysts.
Since they can prevent blood flow to the ovaries, doctors frequently remove
dermoid cysts through surgery.
A pathological ovarian cyst can include tumors and endometriosis.
These are rare and can only be diagnosed after extensive examination by a doctor. A tumor is a type of pathological ovarian cyst that can be found both in non-cancerous, benign forms as well as cancerous, malignant forms.
Once found, tumors need to be treated quickly. They are usually persistent, larger than 6 cm, and thick walled. In contrast, an endometrioid cyst caused by endometriosis is formed when a patch of endometrial tissue bleeds, sloughs off, and becomes transplanted inside the ovaries. This usually occurs in women during their prime reproductive years. Again, pathological ovarian cysts are rarer than functional cysts.
As you can see, Ovarian cysts differ in type and each type must be diagnosed properly and treated accordingly.
It is important that all women should safeguard their health by learning about the types and symptoms of ovarian cysts and discuss and signs of them with their medical practitioner.
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