Types Of Cysts That Can Occur.

By Amanda Clark

There are many types of cysts that can occur within the pelvic cavity. The vast majority of them are benign (harmless). They can affect a woman at any age but generally occur during child bearing years most commonly. All types of cysts can cause pain and bleeding, but some cause no symptoms at all.

The main types of cysts can be broken down into categories;

Functional Cysts - Also known as simple cysts. These are easily treatable and happen during the ovulation phase of your menstrual cycle. Fluid builds up when the egg is not released each month. They resolve by their own accord.

Graafian Follicle Cyst - Also known as a follicular cyst. It is one of many cysts classed as simple cysts.

Corpus Luteum Cyst - These can rupture at the time of menstruation and slowly disappear over the course of around twelve weeks.

Hemorrhagic cyst - Blood fills the cyst when blood vessels burst and seep into the cyst. This can cause immense one sided pain, generally on the right hand side of the abdomen. The pain occurs when the cyst swells. In a few cases the cyst will rupture sending blood into the abdomen causing extreme pain to the patient. Surgery is not always required and after a short period of time the patient will start to feel better following a period of rest. Antibiotics have not been found to be beneficial if the cyst ruptures as infection does not always follow.

Endometrioid Cyst - or Chocolate cysts, as they are commonly known as, are caused when endometrial tissue flows out of the uterus and attaches itself to other vessels and organs within the pelvic cavity. These patches of tissue bleed during the women's perio - 29962

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