While most of these cysts will be harmless and you may not even know you have them, for those unfortunate few people who experience cysts of a more serious nature and, in particular, cysts that rupture, it's important to have an understanding of ovarian cysts rupture complications that you could experience.
An important first step to determine how serious your condition is would be to visit your doctor and have a test performed, most likely an ultrasound.
In the unlikely event that you experience a cyst that ruptures, these are some of the ovarian cysts rupture complications you may encounter.
- Twisting of the Ovary - May occur if your cyst is larger than 4cms.
- Irregular Menstrual Cycle - If you experience a change in your menstrual cycle, heavy bleeding, or if you skip your period entirely, and especially if this condition is accompanied by pain in the pelvic region, it could be a sign of ovarian cysts rupture complications.
- Pelvic Pain - A ruptured cyst most always will cause pain in the pelvic region.
- Peritonitis - A very serious condition that causes inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the organs contained therein.
- Scarring of the Ovaries - A condition that may affect fertility.
- Painful Intercourse - An unfortunate symptom that often results from a ruptured cyst.
- Bladder Problems - A ruptured cyst can affect a woman's ability to empty their bladder sufficiently due to increased pressure on the bladder itself.
This condition can cause a limited blood supply to the ovary and cause ovarian necrosis, which essentially is ovarian tissue that has died.
As it relates to a ruptured cyst, this condition is caused by infection from leaking cystic fluid.
Should a rupture actually occur, it's important to seek immediate medical attention.
The absolute best way, however, to prevent ovarian cysts rupture complications is to prevent the formation of the cysts in the first place.
Again, the first step in selecting your your treatment plan is to find out what type of cysts you're dealing with, which only your doctor can tell you.
The good news is that most cysts, while painful and annoying, are relatively harmless and it really isn't necessary to subject yourself to the negative side effects of prescription medications and surgeries.
Fortunately there are several natural methods for the treatment of ovarian cysts that will not only address the cysts you currently have, but can keep them from recurring in the future, and oftentimes these remedies can be easily incorporated into your everyday life-style and routine.