Many women never experience ovarian cysts symptoms, particularly if the cyst is very small (some are as small as a pea and eventually disappear by themselves). Often they are just found by a routine physical examination or by chance on an ultrasound performed for some other reason.

A larger cyst that causes the abdomen to swell can cause some of the following symptoms:

• Discomfort or pain during sex
• Periods can become irregular, and bleeding may either be heavier or lighter than normal
• It can cause pressure on the bladder or bowels causing a need for more frequent trips to the toilet.
• Pelvic pain after strenuous exercise
• Blood spotting
• Lower abdominal or pelvic pain
• Nausea and vomiting

If you are experiencing some of the above ovarian cysts symptoms you should seek medical advice for a diagnosis, to determine the type of cyst and to determine whether or not you need treatment.

A doctor may perform some of the following procedures:

Pregnancy test. A certain rare type of cyst can cause a false positive pregnancy test (corpus luteum cyst).

Pelvic ultrasound. This is a painless procedure which can create an image of your ovaries and uterus on a video screen. This can then be analyzed by your doctor to confirm the presence of a cyst, its location and type.

Laparoscopy. A slim, lighted instrument that is inserted into your abdomen through a small incision — the doctor can see your ovaries and remove the ovarian cyst if necessary.

CA 125 blood test. If you are at high risk of ovarian cancer your doctor may test the level of CA 125 in your blood to determine whether the cyst could be cancerous.

The vast majority of cysts, although annoying and uncomfortable, are completely harmless.

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