Ovarian Cyst Symptoms Can Vary Greatly & Some Ovarian Cyst Symptoms Can Be Dangerous

Before getting into the actual symptoms of an ovarian cyst you need to learn exactly what it is. An Ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac found usually on the surface of an ovary.

You can't always determine immediately if you have ovarian cysts. In certain cases there can be ovarian cysts present without any symptoms of ovarian cysts at all.

Some of the more common symptoms of ovarian cysts can include:

• Pain in your pelvic area during or after sexual intercourse;
• Pain in your pelvis before your or just after your period ends;
• Menstrual irregularities;
• Some pain in your lower back or thighs;
• A feeling of fullness or heaviness in your abdominal area;
• Pressure on your bladder or rectum;
• Nausea or breast tenderness just as if you are pregnant.

If you have any of these symptoms of an ovarian cyst make sure you consult with your doctor or other health professional immediately.

If you suddenly have severe pain in your lower abdomen, and if at the same time you notice a fever, start to vomit, etc. go immediately to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.

As mentioned above, ovarian cysts can cause you some discomfort during intercourse. This is due to the fact that they may bleed, rupture, or twist the ovary, causing significant pelvic pain.

In certain cases, especially for women over the age of fifty, ovarian cysts can become cancerous. While it is very rare of this to occur, you should be aware that it still can happen.

An annual pelvic exam is the best option to prevent and detect this type of cancer at an early stage.

It's also possible to have some symptoms of an ovarian cyst without actually having an ovarian cyst.

These symptoms that are similar to symptoms of an ovarian cyst may include, but aren't limited to:

• appendicitis;
• diverticulitis;
• inflammation or obstruction of your intestinal tract;
• gall bladder disease;
• kidney stones;
• bladder infections;
• pelvic inflammatory disease;
• endometriosis.

While you may not be able to completely eliminate ovarian cysts, prevention of ovarian cyst symptoms is a key factor in not having any complications.

Prevention options include, but aren't limited to:

• Improve the quality of your diet and your nutritional habits;
• Engage in regular and proper physical exercise;
• Try to eliminate any obvious causes of stress in your life;
• Use high quality multi vitamin / mineral supplements and herbs to help balance your hormonal system.