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Print Email Share. Boy or Girl? Living Well. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop in women in their reproductive years or, rarely, after menopause. The first line of treatment for ovarian cysts is diagnosing the specific type of cyst using ultrasound and blood work.
The most common treatment is watchful waiting, unless the cyst is found to be large or is causing symptoms. Ovarian cysts generally go away over a few weeks without intervention. Your doctor will determine how often to monitor the cysts. For women with chronic, painful cysts, hormonal birth control may be recommended in addition to pain medicine. Patients with large cysts, painful symptoms, or suspicious imaging may be recommended for ovarian cyst surgery.
Ovarian cyst surgery is the removal of cysts from the ovaries either through small incisions laparoscopically or through one larger incision laparotomy in the abdomen. As with any surgery, there are risks with ovarian cyst removal surgery, including:. The only way to guarantee that ovarian cysts will not return is to surgically remove the ovaries, initiating menopause having no monthly periods.
The purpose of ovarian cyst surgery is to remove the cysts that are either causing symptoms or are cancerous. Removing the cysts does not mean they will not return over time. For women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, typically the uterus , ovaries, and fallopian tubes are removed, which would make pregnancy impossible.
The risk of ovarian cancer increases with age, especially for women with ovarian cysts after menopause or with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Many women do not even know they have a cyst until it causes pain or symptoms, or it is found with a diagnostic test. Cysts can also be associated with endometriosis , in which the tissue lining the inside of the uterus grows outside of it, or polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS , a hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts.
When the cysts are caused by either condition, it can lead to fertility issues. For ruptured ovarian cysts , there may be blood and fluid loss, necessitating an emergency surgery for cyst removal.
You should expect to take a few days off from work for the procedure and for the recovery period after the surgery. Specific foods may help with ovarian cysts, which can be associated with PCOS or a hormone imbalance. There are many websites and anecdotal stories about specific diets curing ovarian cysts by eating certain foods.
However, research studies have not supported any claims of food curing ovarian cysts. Ovarian cyst removal takes place in a hospital operating room or outpatient surgical center. The surgeon will direct patients not to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the surgery. Alcohol and smoking should be avoided at least one day before surgery, if not longer.
Patients should provide a thorough list of current medications, including any prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, vitamins, or recreational drugs that they are using. The surgeon will determine if medications that cause increased bleeding, such as blood thinners, should be continued or stopped depending on the medical situation of each patient. You will need to schedule a ride home from the hospital with a support person. The anesthesia given during the procedure will make it dangerous for you to drive.
On the day of surgery, check in at the predetermined arrival time to give the presurgical teams ample time to prepare you for surgery. In the preoperative area on the day of surgery, a nurse will assess your vital signs, weight, pregnancy status and blood sugar level, if applicable. Patients will remove their clothes and jewelry and change into a surgical gown.
Documents such as surgical and anesthesia consents will be reviewed and signed. The anesthesia team will complete another thorough assessment to determine any risks of undergoing general anesthesia. An intravenous IV, through a vein catheter will be placed to provide any necessary medications during the surgery.
The operating room will be very cold and already set up with a special surgical bed, medical equipment and monitors, and numerous instruments needed for the surgery. After a laparotomy, you may stay in the hospital from 2 to 4 days and return to your usual activities in 4 to 6 weeks. Surgery is used to confirm the diagnosis of an ovarian cyst, remove a cyst that is causing symptoms, and rule out ovarian cancer.
An ovarian cyst can be removed from an ovary cystectomy , preserving the ovary and your fertility. But it is possible for a new cyst to form on the same or opposite ovary after a cystectomy.
New cysts can only be completely prevented by removing the ovaries oophorectomy. Surgery may be recommended if you have a large cyst, cysts in both ovaries, or other characteristics that may suggest ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer can occur in women of all ages, but the incidence increases after menopause. Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
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