Hailey Bieber recently took to Instagram Stories to share a frequently occurring medical condition she has called ovarian cysts. Ovarian cysts are masses that can grow in or over the ovary, it causes extreme pain and other gastrointestinal issues like nausea, bloating, constipation and abdominal distension. Most of the people are wondering – how can ovarian cysts be diagnosed? If diagnosed, is there a treatment?
Amid pregnancy rumours, Hailey took to her Instagram story to clarify that she is not pregnant and is in fact suffering from a recurring ovarian cyst condition.
What is an ovarian cyst?
Fluid-filled sacs on the ovaries are called ovarian cysts. They often develop during ovulation and are usually harmless. When cells from other parts of the body implant and grow in an ovary, they can also be a complication of endometriosis or gastric cancer.
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Although most ovarian cysts do not cause symptoms, some women with cysts experience pelvic pressure and pain. Larger cysts can cause a feeling of heaviness or fullness. Some women may experience pain during sex, urinary problems or sudden weight gain.
Contacted by Zee News Digital Dr. Deepti Sharma, Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amrita Hospital, FaridabadWho talked to us about:
How common are ovarian cysts in women?
An ovarian cyst is a common diagnosis found after an ultrasound that women of reproductive age undergo. Therefore, when we examine scans of women receiving fertility treatments or having ovulation induction as part of infertility treatment, we may find cystic enlargement as a common finding.
Ovarian cysts can be functional or pathological. We must consider the clinical perspective, such as the presenting symptoms of the patient and the age group to which he belongs. In addition, ultrasound characteristics such as size of the cyst, ECHO characteristics, solid components of one or both sides, etc. are very important and should be observed.
How can you treat or manage it?
For the treatment of ovarian cysts, there is no diet that can be suggested. Wait and see, and a repeat scan after three months, can be used to treat functional cysts that are present as a result of hormone fluctuations. However, if you have an enlargement with ECHO features, such as dermoid and endometriotic cystic, the course of treatment will depend on the size, bilaterality, and the patient’s symptoms.
Sometimes all we can do is wait and see how the cyst develops, if it is bigger than 5 to 6 cm then only surgery can be done otherwise small cyst may heal on its own. Pathological cysts usually require surgical management.
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Ovarian cysts are quite common, and while most of them do not cause symptoms and go away on their own within a few months, they can still be extremely painful and require surgery in some cases.