Ovarian Cysts
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Most ovarian cysts
do not cause symptoms. They may be found during a routine pelvic exam. If symptoms do occur, they may include:
delayed, irregular, or unusually painful periods
dull abdominal aching
an increase in facial or body hair
irregular bowel or bladder function
pain during exercise
pain during intercourse
a sense of pressure or fullness in the abdomen
If the cyst is twisted or has ruptured, symptoms may include:
nausea and vomiting
severe abdominal pain
signs of shock from internal bleeding
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