Ovarian Cyst Free

Hemorrhagic cysts are very common and are a type of functional cyst. This means that they occur during the course of the menstruation cycle.

They normally go away on their own, taking between a few weeks to a few months to do so.

These cysts form when a blood vessel in the wall of an ovarian cyst breaks, allowing blood to fill the cyst. The trapped blood can sometimes leak out. In rare instances, the cyst wall may rupture and release blood into the abdomen causing severe pain, often on one side of the body. The bleeding can occur quickly, inundating the ovary to produce severe pain.

Normally, these ruptures tend to limit themselves and don’t demand surgery. But sometimes the severity and duration of the pain may require surgical removal of the cyst. This is often done with a minimally invasive routine called Laparoscopy.

Laparoscopy uses a thin telescopic instrument with lens and camera system to perform surgery through very small incisions around the belly button area. Because the surgery is performed through small incisions, there is very little blood loss, pain or scarring. Recovery time is also minimal.

Surgery may be necessary if the cyst continues to grow, becomes extremely painful or remains longer than eight to ten weeks. Surgery may also be required if the cyst becomes big enough to cause twisting of the ovary which may cut off the ovary’s blood supply.

Relief from the symptoms of a hemorrhagic cyst can be achieved through the use of common over the counter pain medications as well as heating pads, hot water bottles and ice packs.

Get medical attention if your hemorrhagic (or any other type) cysts last more than 2 or 3 menstrual cycles, or you are experiencing vomiting, fainting or intense abdominal pain.