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Abnormal Cysts

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:20:09 +0000

These types of ovarian cysts are the result of abnormal cell growth, but they do not necessarily lead to cancers. In fact, some abnormal ovarian cysts can be inside a woman’s womb without causing any harm at all. But there are also more dangerous abnormal cysts that need to be identified and given attention to at the first sign of their presence. Abnormal cysts can cause pain, fertility problems, and, yes, ovarian cancers. Some examples of abnormal cysts are Cystadenoma Cysts, Endometrial Cysts and Dermoid Cysts.

Cystadenoma Cysts – These kinds of cysts grow with stems attached to the ovaries. When stems twist, they can cause extreme pain and require immediate surgery.

Endometrial Cysts – These are also called chocolate cysts because they are filled with old blood the color of chocolate. Endometrial cysts on the ovaries are really patches of the endometriosis, or uterus lining, that grow on other parts of the body. Throughout the menstrual cycle, the endometrial cysts fill with blood and expand or rupture, causing great pain.

Dermoid Cysts – Dermoid cysts, or teratomas, are really classified more as tumors rather than cysts. They are characterized by formations on their surface, such as bone, teeth, skin, and hair. Doctors are uncertain as to the cause of dermoid cysts, but one theory postulates that even an unfertilized egg already starts to develop human body parts. Another theory suggests that each of us is carrying a “twin” inside us. Dermoid cysts have a lot of potential to become cancers.

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Functional Ovarian Cyst

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:19:18 +0000

Almost all women have had functional cysts at one time or another. Functional cysts are, in most cases, not dangerous and will have no effects on a woman’s reproductive system because they are not caused by abnormal cell growth but by a slight shift in the functioning of the ovaries. There are two types of functional cysts: follicular and luteal cysts, both named after the phase of the menstrual cycle during which they appear.

Follicular Cysts – They happen during the first phase of the menstrual cycle, when the egg is supposed to be released from the follicle in the ovary but is not. Instead, the follicle continues to grow until it becomes a fluid-filled sac that has no symptoms.

Luteal Cysts – During the second phase of the menstrual cycle, the follicle containing the mature egg cell is ruptured and releases the egg. It later develops into a corpus luteum, a gland that secretes progesterone in preparation for fertilization. When there is no sperm present to fertilize the egg, the corpus luteum withers and the egg is expelled out of the body during a woman’s period. But there are times when the corpus luteum does not wither and fills up with blood, becoming luteal cysts that can cause pain or spotting.

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The Two Types of Ovarian Cysts

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:12:19 +0000

There are two main types of ovarian cysts: functional and abnormal. Under these two types are several sub-types that you have to learn about. Being aware of what ovarian cysts are and their different types are essential for you to know about which kinds of treatment is best for the type of ovarian cyst that you might have.

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