Sac-like structures packed with semi-solid, liquid or gaseous materials are known as cysts. They are divided from the surrounding tissue by a membrane and are similar to blisters. Cysts are mostly harmless and can be identified through a medical diagnosis.

Ovarian cysts are usual and highly likely in a woman when she is in her twenties through sixty as these cysts are formed primarily during periods. Cysts are not likely to occur after menopause but if it does it is highly likely that it converts into ovarian cancer. There are almost 10 million cases every year in India of women being affected by cysts.

If your ovarian cyst has ruptured or deflated, you might experience heavy bleeding, pain with fever, vomiting, severe and sudden abdominal pain, rapid breathing, faintness or weakness. You should be very concerned and consult a doctor immediately.

Types of Ovarian Cysts
There are mainly 2 types of ovarian cysts-

1. Functional Cysts: These cysts are very common and occur during the menstrual cycle and are harmless i.e. benign.

2. Pathological Cysts: These cysts develop in the ovaries and can either be cancerous or benign.
Some women suffer from PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) wherein ovaries produce small cysts. These types of cysts cause problems during pregnancy. Such cysts cause Ovarian cancer and should always be checked by the best gynae in Gurgaon.

Symptoms
Ovarian cysts do not have symptoms as they are really small but if you are experiencing any of the following you should schedule an appointment with the best gynae doctor in Gurgaon-

1. Bloating
2. Pelvic pressure
3. Urge to urinate intermittently
4. Pain in the pelvic region
5. Unusual vaginal bleeding
6. Pain accompanied by nausea

Diagnosis and Treatment

Gynaecologist doctor in Gurgaon might suggest some tests like a pelvic exam to inspect if you have a cyst or not. The following tests can be undertaken to examine a cyst in your ovary:

1. The pregnancy test determines the presence of a corpus luteum cyst.
2. Ultrasound helps in determining the shape and size of the cyst and identifying its location through an image formed by the high-frequency sound waves.

3. Hormone level tests determine whether the cyst developed is due to hormone imbalance and is either benign or malignant.

4. A CA 125 blood test is ordered if the cyst if partially or completely solid and to ascertain whether an individual is at a risk of cancer.
Cysts can be treated in the following ways

1. Observation and medicationshelp in avoiding the cyst to recur. Although, they are inefficient in reducing the size of the cyst.

2. Surgery is often undertaken using a laparoscope which is a device inserted in the body via the abdomen and enables the doctor to conduct a thorough examination.

3. Cancer treatment involves the removal of the affected organ through chemotherapy and radiation.
Ovarian cysts cannot be prevented however regular tests may help you to know about the cyst at an early stage. Regular checkups and periodic examinations can facilitate early diagnosis and treatment.