ovarian cysts
Fluid-filled reproductive growths
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on or within the ovaries.
Most are functional cysts—normal byproducts of the menstrual cycle that resolve on their own.
Others, like dermoid cysts or endometriomas, may require medical attention.
Many women develop ovarian cysts without symptoms; larger ones can cause pelvic pain, bloating, or irregular periods.
Discomfort between hips
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- pressureForce upon contact
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
irregular periods · nausea · sharp pain · dull ache · fullness · back pain · tenderness · painful periods
Monitoring before acting
- birth control pillsOral pregnancy prevention medication
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
- drainageLiquid removal system
aspiration · surgical removal · NSAIDs · hormonal contraceptives
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- pelvic examInternal reproductive organ inspection
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
laparoscopy · hormone levels · pregnancy test · imaging · biopsy · tumor markers
Ducts linking ovaries to womb
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- reproductive systemOrgans for sexual procreation
- pelvisBony basin at waist
- folliclesHair-producing skin structures
pelvic pain
Discomfort between hips
discomfort · irregular periods · nausea · sharp pain · dull ache · fullness · back pain · tenderness · painful periods · spotting
watchful waiting
Monitoring before acting
- birth control pillsOral pregnancy prevention medication
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
drainage · aspiration · surgical removal · NSAIDs · hormonal contraceptives
ultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- pelvic examInternal reproductive organ inspection
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
blood test · laparoscopy · hormone levels · pregnancy test · imaging · biopsy · tumor markers
fallopian tubes
Ducts linking ovaries to womb
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- reproductive systemOrgans for sexual procreation
- pelvisBony basin at waist
- gynecologyPap smear, cervix, pelvic exam, colposcopy, gynecologist
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, period
- pet diseasesrespiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, parasites, mites
- cattle breedinginfertility, low fertility, hormonal imbalance, congenital defects, inbreeding
- cystspseudocyst