Ovarian cyst complex affects more women than most people realize. Luckily, most ovarian cysts are completely benign and actually quite harmless. In fact, most cysts resolve themselves without treatment and are completely gone within a few months.
Ovarian cyst complex can be an entirely different matter for some women. Aside from being more painful than the ordinary cyst, this particular kind can pose a greater health risk for women.
Instead of just being filled with fluid, the complex kind of ovarian cyst is filled with both fluids and solid matter. This type of cyst can be a cause for great concern especially if they end up rupturing.
Types of Complex Cysts
There are three categories of ovarian cyst complex. The first type is called a dermoid cyst. A dermoid cyst is formed from the cells which make up all human eggs within the ovary. Because of their make-up, they can actually contain human tissues such as hair, teeth, skin, and even sweat glands. This particular kind of cyst is virtually always benign. However, they can become very painful for a woman. They also can spark psychological issues in women because of the tissues that can be found in some. The mere thought of having this kind of cyst in the ovaries can be troubling and lead women to insist on its removal.
The second kind of ovarian cyst complex is called an endometrioma. This kind of cyst grows from the uterine cells. It can result from a painful condition called endometriosis. Like other cysts, they can grow quickly and cause a great amount of pain.
The third kind is called cystadenomas. This kind of cyst grows from the ovarian tissue and can get to be quite large in size. They actually can reach a size of twelve inches in diameter, which naturally causes a great deal of discomfort. These can twist and become unbearably painful in some cases.
Symptoms of Complex Cysts
While each of these three types of ovarian cyst complex has different components and characteristics, they all have the same general symptoms. The symptoms felt by the majority of women can mimic those felt with endometriosis or an ectopic pregnancy. There will usually be pain felt in the pelvis which can travel down the thighs. Pelvic or abdominal pain will be felt during sex and also right before or after a woman has her period. Someone with any of these types of cysts may also feel nausea and breast tenderness, along with vomiting. This can also lead a woman to wrongfully assume she may be in early pregnancy rather than suffering from ovarian cyst complex symptoms.
One symptom every woman should pay close attention to is severe or sudden sharp pain. Even if you already know you have a cyst issue, this can be a sign something is terribly wrong. Seeking medical help quickly is important as this particular category of cyst can be dangerous.
While all cysts should be taken seriously and cared for, under the advice of a doctor, the good news about complex cyst is that they are 85% benign. They can be troublesome and painful, to say the least, but knowing a diagnosis of ovarian cyst complex means the cancer is not involved can make some feel better about having a cyst. Once your doctor makes this diagnosis, they will base your care on a few factors. Those factors include the size of the cyst, your age and your history with cysts.