An endometrial cyst or chocolate cyst is a common complication of endometriosis.It is caused when endometrial tissue that normally lines the uterus breaks off and invades an ovary.This transplanted tissue is stimulated to grow and bleed with each menstrual cycle. Over time the blood accumulates inside the ovary, gets old and turns brown (thus the name chocolate cyst). The resulting cyst continues it's growth and can grow as large as a grapefruit.This type of cyst is also known as an endometrioma or ... Read More
Complex ovarian cysts explained. Know the symptoms and the three types of complex ovarian cysts.
Complex ovarian cysts are filled with fluid and solid matter. They are far less common than functional cysts. Their health outcomes can be very serious and they should not be left untreated.
As they get larger, complex ovarian cysts can get very painful and can cause symptoms resembling those of endometriosis. In addition, symptoms can also mimic those of pregnancy, including vomiting, nausea, and tender breasts. Menstruation can be affected and even stop altogether.
There are three types of complex ovarian cysts:
1.) Dermoid cysts ... Read More
Cystadenomas develop from abnormal tissue growth on the ovaries. They occur between the ages of 20 and 50 but most commonly in women in their 30s and 40s. Cystadenomas typically present no symptoms until they reach a size that results in weight gain and abdominal bloating.
If the cystadenoma contains a watery liquid it is called a serous cystadenoma. These cysts can grow to two and six inches in diameter. If the cystadenoma contains a thick, gelatinous material it is called a mucinous ... Read More
Dermoid cysts are among the most bizarre of cysts. They can contain bits and pieces of every type of human tissue such as bone, teeth, skin, nail, hair, cartilage, neural tissue, etc.
This occurs because they develop from undifferentiated germ cells that are capable of producing all human tissues. They do this without any sort of fertilization.
Dermoid cysts are very common and account for nearly half of all benign ovarian tumors. They can appear on the face, scalp, or neck and on one ... Read More
