Symptoms of Ovarian cysts

List of symptoms of Ovarian cysts:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Ovarian cysts includes the 26 symptoms listed below:

• No symptoms
• Abdominal ache
• Abdominal pain
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Vaginal discharge
• Menstrual symptoms
  • Pain during menstruation
  • Early periods
  • Late periods
  • Spotting
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Urinary problems
• Painful urination
• Symptoms of large cysts pressing on internal organs:
  • Abdominal ache
  • Frequent urination
• Rarer symptoms of a twisted ovarian cyst:
  • Nausea
  • Fever
  • Severe abdominal pain
• Symptoms of cysts with endometriosis:
  • Pelvic pain
  • Painful menstrual periods
  • Abnormal bleeding
  • Painful sexual intercourse
  • See also symptoms of endometriosis

Note that Ovarian cysts symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Ovarian cysts signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Ovarian cysts?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Ovarian cysts includes:

• Ovarian cancer - most cysts are benign but some may be cancerous.
• Appendicitis - some cysts have similar symptoms to mild appendicitis.
• Pelvic infection
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Ectopic pregnancy

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Abdominal ache - see all causes of Abdominal pain
• Abdominal ache - see all causes of Abdominal pain
• Abdominal pain - see all causes of Abdominal pain
• Abnormal bleeding - see all causes of Bleeding symptoms
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding - see all causes of Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Fever - see all causes of Fever
• Frequent urination - see all causes of Frequent urination
• Menstrual symptoms - see all causes of Menstrual irregularities
• Nausea - see all causes of Nausea
• No symptoms - see all causes of No symptoms
• Pain during menstruation - see all causes of Dysmenorrhea
• Pain during sexual intercourse - see all causes of Painful intercourse
• Painful menstrual periods - see all causes of Dysmenorrhea
• Painful sexual intercourse - see all causes of Painful sexual intercourse
• Painful urination - see all causes of Urination pain
• Pelvic pain - see all causes of Pelvic pain
• Severe abdominal pain - see all causes of Abdominal pain
• Spotting - see all causes of Spotting
• Urinary problems - see all causes of Urinary problems
• Vaginal discharge - see all causes of Vaginal discharge

Medical Books Online about Ovarian cysts

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Symptoms of Ovarian cysts: Online Medical Books

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Ovarian cancer: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Typically, symptoms vary with the size of the tumor. An ovary may grow to considerable size before it produces overt symptoms. Occasionally, in the early stages, ovarian cancer causes vague abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, and other mild GI disturbances. As it progresses, it causes urinary frequency, constipation, pelvic discomfort, distention, and weight loss. Tumor rupture, torsion, or infection may cause pain, which, in young patients, may mimic appendicitis. Granulosa cell tumors have feminizing effects (such as bleeding between periods in premenopausal women); conversely, arrhenoblastomas have virilizing effects. Advanced ovarian cancer causes ascites, rarely postmenopausal bleeding and pain, and symptoms relating to metastatic sites (most commonly pleural effusions).

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Ovarian cysts: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Small ovarian cysts (such as follicular cysts) usually don’t produce symptoms unless torsion or rupture causes signs of an acute abdomen (abdominal tenderness, distention, and rigidity). Large or multiple cysts may induce mild pelvic discomfort, low back pain, dyspareunia, or abnormal uterine bleeding secondary to a disturbed ovulatory pattern. Ovarian cysts with torsion induce acute abdominal pain similar to that of appendicitis.

Granulosa-lutein cysts that appear early in pregnancy may grow as large as 2" to 2½"(5 to 6 cm) in diameter and produce unilateral pelvic discomfort and, if rupture occurs, massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage. In nonpregnant women, these cysts may cause delayed menses, followed by prolonged or irregular bleeding. Polycystic ovarian disease may also produce secondary amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, or infertility.

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Ovarian cancer: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Typically, symptoms vary with the size of the tumor. Occasionally, in the early stages, ovarian cancer causes vague abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, and other mild GI disturbances. As it progresses, it causes urinary frequency, constipation, pelvic discomfort, abdominal distention, and weight loss.

Tumor rupture, torsion, or infection may cause pain, which, in young patients, may mimic appendicitis. Granulosa cell tumors have feminizing effects (such as bleeding between periods in premenopausal women); conversely, arrhenoblastomas have virilizing effects. Advanced ovarian cancer causes ascites, rarely postmenopausal bleeding and pain, and symptoms relating to metastatic sites (most commonly pleural effusions).

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Ovarian cysts: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Small ovarian cysts (such as follicular cysts) usually don’t produce symptoms unless torsion or rupture causes signs of an acute abdomen (abdominal tenderness, distention, and rigidity). Large or multiple cysts may induce mild pelvic discomfort, low back pain, dyspareunia, or abnormal uterine bleeding secondary to a disturbed ovulatory pattern. Ovarian cysts with torsion induce acute abdominal pain similar to that of appendicitis.

Granulosa-lutein cysts that appear early in pregnancy may grow as large as 2" to 2½" (5 to 6 cm) in diameter and produce unilateral pelvic discomfort and, if rupture occurs, massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage. In nonpregnant women, these cysts may cause delayed menses, followed by prolonged or irregular bleeding. Polycystic ovarian disease may also produce secondary amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, or infertility.

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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Ovarian cysts:

Ovarian Cysts: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Most cysts are small and do not cause symptoms. Some cysts might cause a dull ache in the abdomen because they are twisted, bleeding, or have burst; others might cause pain during sexual intercourse. (Source: excerpt from Ovarian Cysts: NWHIC)

Ovarian Cysts: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Many women may have functional cysts or benign cystic tumors without having any symptoms. Sometimes, though, a cyst will swell large enough to cause pressure or pain in the abdomen. The cysts also may put pressure on the urinary tract and cause problems with urine flow. Some women may have pain during sexual intercourse. Although it is rare, it is possible for a very large cyst to become twisted, stopping its own supply of blood. This can cause nausea, fever, and severe abdominal pain. In women with endometriosis, ovarian cysts can cause the commonly felt symptoms of pelvic pain, painful menstrual periods, abnormal bleeding and painful sexual intercourse. (Source: excerpt from Ovarian Cysts: NWHIC)

Ovarian cysts as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Ovarian cysts, it is also important to consider Ovarian cysts as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Ovarian cysts may cause:

• Abdominal pain
• Ovarian torsion
• Pelvic mass
• PV bleeding

Ovarian cysts as a symptom:

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About signs and symptoms of Ovarian cysts:

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