Fluid-filled sacs that can form inside or on the ovaries are called ovarian cysts. The types are follicle cyst, corpus luteum cysts, dermoid cysts, cystadenomas, and endometriomas. Sharp or dull abdominal pain, bloating, and heaviness in the abdomen are some common symptoms.
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I am seven weeks pregnant and I have a cyst in my ovary. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am seven weeks pregnant. A cyst in my left ovary was detected during ultrasound. My doctor advised me to wait eight weeks, and then the cyst may dissolve or be reduced. What should I do? Is this cyst dangerous?Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Let me put forth a few facts. The placenta, the connection between mother and baby, supplies nutrients, clears waste, and supports the pregnancy by supplying the progesterone hormone for the baby's health, formed only at 12 weeks. Sometimes, ... Read Full »
I experience nausea, diarrhea and blood in toilet. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female and I weigh about 168 lbs. Seven months ago, I was in the ER with severe lower abdominal pain. I had blood work, abdominal x-ray, internal ultrasound, and an abdominal CT scan with contrast. They found that I had a ruptured cyst. However, for a couple of mont... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that the earlier severe abdominal pain might have been due to the rupture of an ovarian cyst, form which you have made a good recovery since. As you have already pointed out a change of location and with that, an erratic diet pattern, the focus should be o... Read Full »
I am 36 weeks pregnant with a right ovarian cyst. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 36 weeks pregnant with a right ovarian cyst. Should I go for caesarean or normal delivery? Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A simple cyst is never an indication of a cesarean. After a normal vaginal delivery, you can have a scan of the abdomen and pelvis after six weeks. In this scan, only if the cyst is significant it must be removed. Other indications for surger... Read Full »
I get irregular periods with a varying interval each month. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Actually, I get my periods once in 40 days for one month and within 28 days the other month. It is continuing for a long time. Previously, I had one miscarriage and vaginal infection. Currently, I am on Folinal. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Periods can be irregular. It can be normal. When periods are irregular than there could be two problems. One is difficulty in getting pregnant, and second is more bleeding and the variance cyst. Do FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), prolact... Read Full »
I underwent an ultrasound for problems in my ovaries and uterus. Kindly interpret my test results.
Query: Hello doctor, What does this ultrasound result mean: Massive ascites. Right adnexal complex cystic mass, likely an ovarian new growth. Soft tissue thickening along the anterior abdominal wall may be due to peritoneal. Metastatic implant. MRI correlation suggested. Atrophic uterus. Cholel... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed your case history and images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There is ascites (intra-abdominal fluid) along with a large mass at the right lower abdominal area (area of the r... Read Full »
Why do I experience cramps and discharge without periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 43 year old female. I am thin build and have no health issues. I am a non-smoker and non-drinker. I do not have kids and not sexually active for the past 15 years. I had my hormone levels checked four months ago. The report showed no menopause and thyroid was fine. My two recent pa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This type of missed period could be due to ovarian cyst, which can also cause painful cramps with brownish spotting. Polyp can also cause pain with brownish spotting. If your hormonal profile is normal, then yes, you will get periods. Please get LH (luteinizing horm... Read Full »
I have a bony lump in my vaginal canal. What could this be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hard, bony-like lump inside my vaginal canal. There is no bleeding between periods, and I experience no pain. I feel a firm mass on the posterior side of the vaginal canal. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. A bony-like ball inside the vaginal canal is not a normal finding, and you should seek medical advice as soon as possible. This symptom could be a sign of various conditions, including: Uterine fibroids: Th... Read Full »
I have to take Dronis for retained follicle. Can I conceive?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 38 years old. My first IUI failed. Then one month gap. Now, today is the second day of my period. He told a retained follicle is present after scanning and prescribed Dronis 30 daily. When I get my period again, he told to come on the second day of the period for a scan and start ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dronis (Ethinylestradiol) is a contraceptive pill also used to reduce the size of the ovarian cyst. You will not conceive in the month you are taking the pills. But, it is necessary for the cyst to resolve before you can be given medicine for ovulation induction. So you... Read Full »
I have an ovarian cyst and irregular periods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have irregular periods. I first got my period at nine years of age, and I bled for a whole year. I sought help from many doctors, and eventually, I was on birth control for a few months. My last period was around a month ago. I did not get it that month, and I am not sexually active.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Considering your symptoms of irregular menstruation and the diagnosis of a two centimeter ovarian cyst with a negative pregnancy test, I suggest you undergo an ovarian cystectomy, as this may be the underlying cause of y... Read Full »
Is it necessary to get ovarian cyst operated?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a right ovarian cyst of 1.5 inches and left adnexal heterogeneous shadow of 2.3 inches. What is to be done? Is there anything to worry about? Does it require an operation on an urgent basis? I am unmarried but not virgin and have a regular conjugal life with a single partner. Do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not an emergency as the right ovarian cyst is not more than 2 inches. You do a regular ultrasound to measure the cyst size. If it goes more than 2 inches that we have to operate it. There is no relationship of it with your relationship or virginity. Read Full »
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