Symptoms of Ovarian cysts

General information about symptoms of Ovarian cysts: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Ovarian cysts. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Ovarian cysts. Furthermore, symptoms of Ovarian cysts may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Ovarian cysts.

List of symptoms of Ovarian cysts: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Ovarian cysts includes:

• No symptoms
• Abdominal ache
• Abdominal pain
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Vaginal discharge
• Menstrual symptoms
  • Pain during menstruation
  • Early periods
  • Late periods
  • Spotting
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Urinary problems
• Painful urination
• Symptoms of large cysts pressing on internal organs:
  • Abdominal ache
  • Frequent urination
• Rarer symptoms of a twisted ovarian cyst:
  • Nausea
  • Fever
  • Severe abdominal pain
• Symptoms of cysts with endometriosis:
  • Pelvic pain
  • Painful menstrual periods
  • Abnormal bleeding
  • Painful sexual intercourse
  • See also symptoms of endometriosis

Symptoms of Ovarian cysts: Most cysts are small and do not cause symptoms. Some cysts might cause a dull ache in the abdomen because they are twisted, bleeding, or have burst; others might cause pain during sexual intercourse.¹

Many women may have functional cysts or benign cystic tumors without having any symptoms. Sometimes, though, a cyst will swell large enough to cause pressure or pain in the abdomen. The cysts also may put pressure on the urinary tract and cause problems with urine flow. Some women may have pain during sexual intercourse. Although it is rare, it is possible for a very large cyst to become twisted, stopping its own supply of blood. This can cause nausea, fever, and severe abdominal pain. In women with endometriosis, ovarian cysts can cause the commonly felt symptoms of pelvic pain, painful menstrual periods, abnormal bleeding and painful sexual intercourse. ¹

More symptoms of Ovarian cysts: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Ovarian cysts, underlying causes of Ovarian cysts, associated conditions for Ovarian cysts, risk factors for Ovarian cysts, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
• Symptoms and Medical Malpractice

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