What Are Common Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts?
Most women will have an ovarian cyst at some point. However, most women won’t even that the cyst exists because most of them are painless. They simply swell up, then leak the fluid back into your bloodstream all on their own, with no help. Larger cysts can be painful, however. The following symptoms could indicate ovarian cysts: • Pelvic Pain: Take note of when you experience the pain. Is it cyclical? Are you experiencing pain during the first half of your menstrual cycle, but it goes away just after the time you should be ovulating? If so, you probably have a follicular cyst, which is considered a harmless, functional cyst. Do you experience pain in the latter half of your cycle? You may have a corpus luteum cyst, which is also related to ovulation, is also benign and is considered functional. If the pain is persistent and not cyclical, it’s a good idea to get the cyst checked out sooner rather than later. • Heaviness in Your Abdomen: Many cysts, both benign and malignant, can grow to
