Ovarian Cysts Question: What causes an ovarian cyst and what can I expect now that an ultrasound has identified a cyst on my ovary?
Cysts form each month in the ovary as a result of an egg coming to “ripeness” prior to a women’s cycle. This is usually in one ovary, but can be in both ovaries. Occasionally, there are multiple cysts in one ovary. The cyst which is formed on a monthly basis will rupture, expelling the follicle towards the fallopian tubes and consequently to the uterus. If the cyst does not rupture these cysts may persist. There may be pain around the middle of a woman’s cycle over the ovary which represents the rupture of these cysts, which is a normal and necessary part of a normal cycle. Occasionally, these will bleed and become quite painful, with lower pelvic pain and pain on intercourse. Usually once a cyst is identified it is merely followed to ensure that it does not continue to enlarge. Ovarian Cysts Question: I have a 5 year old daughter who has kidney disease, hypercalciuria and hyperoxaluria. When she went in for her normal ultrasound they discovered that she has several benign cysts within
