

Rupture of a cyst often occurs after exercise, sexual intercourse, trauma or even a pelvic examination. Sometimes, ovarian cysts may rupture, twist, bleed or become infected, all of which are likely to cause severe pain and may cause nausea and vomiting. Problems with urination or bowel movements.Irregular periods that may become lighter or heavier than usual.Pain in the tummy area (abdomen or pelvis), especially during your period or during intercourse.Most ovarian cysts don't cause symptoms, but in a few women they may cause symptoms such as: Infections can spread to the ovaries and fallopian tubes and cause cysts to form.Sometimes, the cyst stays on the ovary until later in the pregnancy and may need to be removed. An ovarian cyst normally develops in early pregnancy to help support the pregnancy until the placenta forms.The cysts develop if there is a problem with the balance of hormones that are produced by the ovaries. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that causes lots of small, harmless cysts to develop on your ovaries.These cysts can be painful during sex and during your period. The endometriosis tissue may attach to the ovary and form a growth. Endometriosis happens when the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside of the uterus.They may be caused by hormonal problems or by drugs used to help you ovulate. Functional cysts usually go away on their own without treatment.The most common causes of ovarian cysts include: These cysts continue to grow until they are removed. These are tumours in the ovaries that are either benign (harmless) or malignant (cancerous).They only require removal if they are causing severe pain, or do not go away.These cysts often have no symptoms or mild symptoms and go away in 1 to 3 months.They produce hormones, so periods can be delayed and irregular.They are harmless cysts that form during the menstrual cycle or periods.There are 2 main types of cysts – functional cysts and pathological cysts. They occur more often in younger women who have not reached menopause but can also occur after menopause. They are very common and can develop at any age. Ovarian cysts can vary in size, from less than the size of a pea to the size of a large melon (occasionally even larger).

Some (less than 5%), cause problems such as pain and irregular bleeding. Most ovarian cysts are noncancerous (benign), cause no symptoms and will often go away without treatment. An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops inside an ovary.
