Can a Dermoid Cyst Cause Weight Gain?
Description A dermoid cyst is one type of cyst that can form in or on the ovaries. These cysts often become extremely painful, as they sometimes grow quite large. Although dermoid cysts are common in women of childbearing age, they are different from other types of ovarian cysts in that they may contain skin, cartilage or bone tissue, hair follicles and teeth in addition to fat tissue. The reason for this is that a dermoid cyst develops from cells in the ovary that produce the egg. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), it is not uncommon for dermoid cysts to occur on both ovaries. Symptoms Even though symptoms vary among women, common symptoms associated with most ovarian cysts include nausea or vomiting, pain during intercourse, tenderness in the breasts, painful menstrual periods, pressure or pain in the abdomen, a dull ache in the lower back and thighs, abnormal bleeding and weight gain. Pain can sometimes come on suddenly. Other symptoms that
