Ovarian
cysts usually do not cause any pain or discomfort. In
fact many women are not even aware that they have cysts
in their ovaries. Functional ovarian cysts are normally
occurring sacs filled with fluids that come and go on
their own, causing very little or no consequences at
all. However, when they become abnormally large, rupture
or twist, the otherwise innocuous cysts cause severe
abdominal pain.
Studies have shown that cysts larger
than 10 centimeters are mostly responsible for pelvic
pain that may occur unilaterally or bilaterally, i.e.
affecting one side or both sides.
Pain
on one side or both sides
Most
cyst formation (barring those linked to PCOS) is seen in
one of the sides, rarely affecting both the ovaries at
the same time. The pain then is concentrated either
within the left lower abdomen or in the right lower
abdomen (the ovarian sites). However, when pain is felt
in both the abdomen's sides together, it might indicate
cysts in both the ovaries. But such occurrence is rather
rare. The pain may also arise from vascular congestion,
complex bowel related problems like Irritable Bowel
Syndrome or lactose intolerance or
endometriosis.
Oversized
ovarian cysts cause pain
As
discussed earlier, large ovarian cysts are often the
source pain in most women. A 37 year old woman
complaining of severe abdominal pain was operated upon
sometime ago to reveal an unusually large ovarian
mucinous cystadenoma cyst that had turned into a tumor
weighing 328 lb or 149 kg which was pressing upon the
bladder. Apart from the pain she was subjected to, it
created urination problem to the lady
tremendously.
Burst
ovarian cysts can cause pain
An
ovarian cyst can also cause pain when it bursts or
ruptures or bleeds. Sometimes a cyst can get twisted or
causes the fallopian tube become twisted, thereby giving
rise to excruciating pain in the pelvic area. Pelvic
pain arising out of ovarian cysts may also take the form
of dull constant aching going on for hours together,
giving no respite to the sufferer. Though some women may
mistakenly attribute their pain in pelvis with
menstruating problems, the pain associated with ovarian
cyst bursting is far more severe and long-standing in
nature to be ignored.
Painful
sexual intercourse
Pain
from ovarian cyst is also linked with pelvic tenderness
during sexual intercourse. Clinically called
dyspareunia, the pain can occur during or soon after
sexual intercourse and may persist for sometime
thereafter.
Painful
menstrual period
Ovarian
cyst may cause moderate to severe pelvic pain shortly
after beginning or ending of the menstrual period that
is distinctly different from usual pain or discomfort
associated with the issue. And then, there is another
episode of pain during bowel movement which can be an
exasperating experience for the
female.
Pain
from ovarian cyst and holistic
approach
Though
several methods are now applied addressing ovarian cysts
and related pain management which include prescription
medications and surgery, nothing seems to work better
than taking a holistic approach towards the complex
issue. While most drugs hardly have any effect on the
cysts, surgery, along with its emotional stress and
interrelated risk factors can never guarantee
recurrence. Holistic approach, on the other hand, takes
an altogether different view in treating ovarian cysts.
Stressing more upon re-structured diet plan, change of
lifestyle that prevents cysts to grow, instead of giving
steroids or antibiotics to an immune deficient patient,
it opens newer windows for effective cure of ovarian
cysts to women who had lost all hope of ever leading a
meaningful life.
