Remember, issues with the female reproductive system aren’t just about fungi, bacteria, viruses, infections, and menstrual disorders. There are also other disorders that can cause distress for women. For instance, ovarian cysts can occur in any woman.
The ovaries, or egg-producing organs in women, are located on the right and left sides of the uterus. These walnut-sized organs are part of the female reproductive system. The eggs produced each month, from puberty to menopause, are produced by these organs. Now, can you imagine how important the function of the ovaries is for the female reproductive system?
Unfortunately, the function of the ovaries can sometimes be disrupted. For example, cysts can occur in any woman. These cystic disturbances are divided into two types: functional and pathological cysts. Functional cysts appear as part of the menstrual cycle. Fortunately, this type of cyst is common, harmless, and can disappear on its own.
Pathological cysts, on the other hand, cause anxiety for those affected. This type of cyst contains abnormal cells. Although these cases are rare, these abnormal cells can potentially be cancerous.
Pay Attention to the Symptoms
Ovarian cysts generally do not cause symptoms and can disappear on their own within a few months. However, large or ruptured cysts can cause serious symptoms, necessitating surgical intervention. So, what are the symptoms of ovarian disorders?
Symptoms to watch out for include irregular menstrual cycles, pelvic bone pain, heavier bleeding than usual during menstruation, and difficulty conceiving.
Impact on Fertility?
Many believe that ovarian cysts can disrupt a woman’s fertility. In reality, this belief is not entirely true, as generally, cysts can be easily removed without affecting the ovaries. However, for complex ovarian cysts, surgical treatment can affect the fertility rate of the affected individual.
In other words, women with ovarian cysts may not necessarily struggle to conceive. This is because this type of cyst is quite diverse, and indeed, there are some types that can affect fertility. For example, endometrioma cysts caused by endometriosis. Additionally, there are ovarian cysts caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Nevertheless, the chance of getting pregnant remains open, even if a woman has both types of cysts mentioned above. It’s important to remember that proper treatment is needed to achieve pregnancy.
Furthermore, there are types of cysts that generally do not affect female fertility. For example, functional cysts, dermoid cysts, and cystadenomas. In most cases, fertility will only be affected if these types of cysts grow large.
