Ovarian Cysts Surgery in India

An ovarian cyst is collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary. Any ovoarian follicle that is larger than about two CM is termed an ovarian cyst. Most ovarian cysts are functional in nature and harmless. Ovarian cysts affect all ages of women. They occur most often, however, during a woman’s childbearing years.

Ovarian cysts occur frequently and generally they are physiological (normally occurring).

Many ovarian cysts are asymptomatic and symptoms of ovarian cysts can include:

• Pain (on one side only or both sides of the pelvis)
• Abdominal swelling and bloating (if the cyst is particularly large)
• Urinary frequency
• Constipation

Diagnosis of an ovarian cyst involves:

• Taking a history of symptoms
• A physical examination
• Ultrasound scan
• CA125 blood test if an ovarian cyst is found on ultrasound

Types of ovarian cysts:

• The great majority are physiological (normally occurring)
• Dermoid cysts – can contain hair and sebaceous fluid from the skin and very rarely teeth
• Serous and mucinous cysts adenomas – these are benign cysts
• Endometriomas – these are cysts that are found in association with endometriosis containing old blood, these are also known as chocolate cysts
• Borderline ovarian cysts – They have the potential to become malignant
• Malignant or cancerous ovarian cysts. These cases are referred to a Gynaecological Cancer Specialist.