I was diagnosed with my left ovary having a cyst. my primary doc said it is almost the size of my ovary and to have a ob keep an eye on it incase it gets larger cuz I would have to have it removed if it does. however she didnt give me signs to look for if it does get worse. I dont have any insurance right now or I would go to a ob. I need to know symptoms to look for….anyone have symptoms for me?
Signs and symptoms
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You can't depend on symptoms alone to tell you if you have an ovarian cyst. in fact, you'll likely have no symptoms at all. Or if you do, the symptoms may be similar to those of other conditions, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy or ovarian cancer. Even appendicitis and diverticulitis can produce signs and symptoms that mimic a ruptured ovarian cyst.
Still, it's important to be watchful of any symptoms or changes in your body and to know which symptoms are serious. if you have an ovarian cyst, you may experience the following signs and symptoms:
* Menstrual irregularities
* Pelvic pain — a constant or intermittent dull ache that may radiate to your lower back and thighs
* Pelvic pain shortly before your period begins or just before it ends
* Pelvic pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
* Pain during bowel movements or pressure on your bowels
* Nausea, vomiting or breast tenderness similar to that experienced during pregnancy
* Fullness or heaviness in your abdomen
* Pressure on your rectum or bladder — difficulty emptying your bladder completely
The signs and symptoms that signal the need for immediate medical attention include:
* Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain
* Pain accompanied by fever or vomiting