An ovarian cyst is a sac containing fluid or semi-solid materials that develop in or on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are more common in women in their reproductive years and tend to resolve naturally without any intervention.
Occasionally though, some ovarian cysts may persist, grow and eventually start to cause the woman unbearable abdominal pain.
There are many other symptoms of ovarian cysts including abdominal bloating, pain during intercourse, inconsistent menstrual cycles and breast tenderness just to mention a few of the symptoms.
There are many different types of cysts, but the most common ones are those that relate to the menstrual cycle. These are the follicular and corpus luteum cysts.
The other types of cysts are not as a result of ovulation and common examples are dermoid cysts, hemorrhagic and chocolate cysts.
Ovarian Cysts And Pregnancy
A pregnant woman who has ovarian cyst probably has corpus luteum cyst. The reason for this is best explained by looking at a woman’s menstrual cycle.
Once a month the ovary releases a follicle, and this follicle is known as the corpus luteum. It houses an egg and during the normal process of ovulation it releases this egg, and the shell (corpus luteum) that is left behind dissolves away naturally.
Occasionally the corpus luteum does not dissolve away but rather continues to grow and get bigger. So a pregnant woman with an ovarian cyst either had it before she became pregnant and was unaware of it or it was the corpus luteum of the egg that was fertilized that did not dissolve away as it should.
Effects Of Ovarian Cyst On The Pregnant Woman.
In many cases, the cyst will not affect the pregnancy in any way, but complications start to arise when the cyst bursts, or continues to get bigger or it twists on itself.
If you are pregnant and have ovarian cyst then you run the risk of the cyst causing you pain either when it ruptures or gets twisted on itself.
You have the option of having the cysts drained in the hospital or having it surgically removed. You could on the other hand opt to have your cysts treated with natural herbs and medications that do not have anyside effects of endanger the baby in anyway. I know which one I would go for.