Pain from Ovarian Cyst - More FAQs!

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In many cases, ovarian cysts usually don’t cause any sign. But if the symptoms do occur, pain (particularly pain in the pelvic) is one of the most common symptoms. That’s why there are a lot of questions associated with the pain from ovarian cyst. -- You might also be interested to know about can ovarian cysts cause fertility problem, before continuing?

Although most cases of these cysts usually will go away naturally without treatment, but it’s important to keep being alert to any unusual symptom, especially for the unusual symptoms from the menstrual cycle. Taking regular pelvic examinations are also recommended by doctors to find cysts in /on the ovaries as earlier as possible.

Can pain from ovarian cyst come and go?

The pain from ovarian cyst could be a result of several causes. It may be caused by the cyst itself, or may be caused by when the cyst is rupturing. The cyst may be filled with only fluid /solid or both (mixed between fluid and solid). Sometimes a rupture of cyst can be very painful.

In fact there are many women who have cysts in /on their ovaries at some point during their lifetime, particularly during childbearing years. In other words, ovarian cysts are pretty common in individuals of childbearing age. 

Functional cyst is one of ovarian cyst types. It usually starts to occur from the normal function of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Therefore, it is often called as the most common type and also again pretty common in women of childbearing age.

From these explanations, the pain from ovarian cyst may ‘come and go’ in some women. Furthermore, ovarian cyst size may also contribute to cause pain. Small cyst may be less likely to cause pain than large cyst.

However, it’s important to find a clearly diagnosis of your symptom. Ovarian cyst is not a single answer for ovarian pain and pelvic pain. If you in doubt to your condition, find help and see a doctor promptly for clearly diagnosis & best advice! -- Read also about treatment options for ovarian cysts!

Pain from ovarian cyst in back (lower back)

Dull ache in the lower back may also occur when you have ovarian cysts -- according to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health. Furthermore, dull ache also may occur in the thighs.

Doctors believe that the progress of cyst to become large is one of factors that may cause pain in the back. A large cyst can be potential to result extra pressure on other nearby organs, as result patient may also experience frequent urination problem and abdominal discomfort.

How long does pain from ovarian cyst rupture last?

As mentioned before, the rupture of cyst can be very painful. But it also can be a sign that the cyst begins to dissolve from the ovaries. 

The pain after this rupture varies from person to person. It may last for a few days in some patients, but may also last longer in others. But some doctors say that it usually lasts for at least two weeks. If you experience this problem, ask your doctor for in-depth information about this issue!

Moreover -- age, overall health of patient, size and type of cyst are major factors that influence the prognosis of an ovarian cyst.

Pain management ovarian cyst

Cysts of ovaries form for numerous reasons. In patients with functional cysts, their ovulation cycle can be one of factors to increase the chance of developing new cysts or increase the chance of cyst to grow larger. Based on this reason, birth control pills are one of common choices for pain management due to ovarian cysts.

Birth control pills can stop the ovulation temporarily, which then will make a patient is less likely to have new cysts in her ovaries. For more advice, ask your physician /doctor!

How about with pain from ovarian cyst during pregnancy?

Sometimes cysts in or on the ovaries also can be discovered in some pregnant women. The finding of them is often as ‘an incidental detection’ at the time of women’s routine prenatal ultrasound screening. 

Fortunately, most of these cysts are benign (not-cancerous) that usually will not need any surgical intervention by doctors. However, doctors usually need to keep monitoring the progress of these cysts in order to make sure that there is no serious effect for the pregnancy of patient. 

But sometimes an appropriately surgery is required to treat these cysts. In general, a surgery may be needed for some of the following:

1. If the cyst has become a malignant (cancerous) or if there is a suspicion for cells of malignant.
2. If the cyst’s size will be potential to cause problems /serious problems for the pregnancy.
3. If a serious complication occurs (particularly such as when twisting of the cyst (ovarian torsion) or rupture develops). Ovarian torsion is a condition when the ovary move out of its position - and larger cysts on the ovaries can be potential to cause this problem.

What are other health problems that also can cause ovarian pain?

As written before if you experience ovarian pain, it is not a sign that signal you definitely have ovarian cysts! You should clearly understand that there are some different health problems that also can generate this symptom -- and the following are some of them: 

1. Ovarian tumors! Tumors can form in several parts of the body, including in the ovaries. In general, tumors can be divided into 2 major groups: (a) noncancerous /benign and (b) cancerous /malignant.
2. Endometriosis! It is a condition when endometrium (tissue that naturally lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside of the area where it should be (outside the uterus)!
3. PID ‘Pelvic Inflammatory Disease’! It is a kind of sexually transmitted infection that usually affects fallopian tubes, uterus, or ovaries. In fact, PID is one of the most common causes for pelvic pain in many women.
4. And ovarian Remnant Syndrome! It usually occurs due to a small piece of ovary that accidentally left behind during surgery to remove ovaries or uterus. This remnant may grow and cause painful cysts.

In addition; PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), PID (pelvic inflammation disease), kidney stones (formation of crystals that occur in the urinary system), IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), inflammatory bowel disease, ectopic pregnancy, and infection of the appendix are other health problems that also can generate the similar symptoms of ovarian cysts.

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Reference: WebMD and MayoClinic