What Happens If I Have a Ruptured Ovarian Cyst?
What Happens If I Have a Ruptured Ovarian Cyst?Answer: Cysts are very commonly found in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome and are, in fact, one of the defining characteristics of the disease. However, women who don’t have PCOS can also get ovarian cysts. Every month, a single egg follicle in the ovary develops and eventually releases the egg in a process known as ovulation. Sometimes, ovulation will not occur and the follicle will continue to grow larger and larger as the fluid inside of it builds up. If the wall of the follicle weakens, a tiny hole can form as the fluid starts to leak into the pelvic cavity. This fluid can be irritating and sometimes causes a great deal of pain. The pain will likely subside after a few days. Quite often, a woman doesn’t even realize that she even has an ovarian cyst. Anytime you are experiencing severe abdominal
