Anovarian cystis a solid or fluid-filled sac that forms in or on the ovaries.
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Types of Ovarian Cysts
There are several types of ovarian cysts.
The most common bang out is functional cysts.
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These cysts are a normal part of menstruation and typically resolve independently after two to three months.
Functional cysts include:
Typically, people who have gone through menopause do not develop functional cysts.
This is because they no longer have monthly periods, and their ovaries are less active.
Other types of ovarian cysts include:
Ovarian Cyst Symptoms
Most ovarian cysts do not cause symptoms.
Diagnostic tests to expect include:
The risk of ovarian cancer with ovarian cysts is low.
Most cysts require conservative observation rather than surgery.
Treatment
Most ovarian cysts are benign and do not require treatment.
About 8% of premenopausal individuals develop ovarian cysts that are large enough to require treatment.
If you have gone through menopause, you are at a higher risk of ovarian cancer.
About 510% of people with ovarian cysts require surgery to remove them.
Of those individuals, 1321% have cancerous cysts.
Postmenopausal people are more likely to require surgery than those with regular menstrual cycles.
Surgery may involve removing the cyst or the entire ovary.
If you suddenly develop severe abdominal or pelvic pain, seek help immediately.
This could signify aruptured cyst, which could cause internal bleeding.
The majority of ovarian cysts are benign.
Summary
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries.
Most ovarian cysts are benign and do not require treatment.
As we age, the risk of ovarian cancer goes up.
Postmenopausal people are at an increased risk of malignant ovarian cysts.
Possible symptoms of ovarian cysts include bloating, abdominal swelling, and pain during sexual intercourse.
After menopause, the most common causes of ovarian cysts are pelvic infection, PCOS, and hypothyroidism.
A Word From Verywell
Ovarian cysts are common in people with regular menstrual periods.
After you go through menopause, ovarian cysts are less common.
They are also more likely to be malignant.
Talk with your healthcare provider if you have noticed symptoms of an ovarian cyst, such as bloating.
Its helpful to remember that most cysts are benign and harmless.
Yes, it is possible to have an ovarian cyst after menopause.
It is more common to develop ovarian cysts with a regular menstrual cycle because the ovaries are more active.
After menopause, it is less common to have an ovarian cyst.
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