10 Causes of Pelvic Pain
Cause #7: Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that is located within the ovary. In most cases, the affected person has little to no symptoms. In some, it can cause lower abdominal pain/pelvic pain, lower back pain, and abdominal bloating. Most cysts are harmless. However, when the cyst ruptures or causes an ovarian torsion, there can be severe pain, feeling faint, nausea, and vomiting.
Most cysts are related to ovulation such as the corpus luteum cysts or follicular cysts. It may also be due to dermoid cysts, endometriosis, and cystadenomas. Multiple small cysts in ovaries may also be due to polycystic ovarian syndrome. Rarely, it is a form of ovarian cancer. Diagnosis is done through medical imaging and pelvic examination. Management includes observation, pain medication, hormonal birth control, and surgery.
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