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Late periods and water cyst

By Anonymous September 30, 2018 - 10:40pm
 
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I m late for my periods for 4 days.. yesterday during sonography I have been diagnosed with water cyst on right ovary.. can it be reason for late menses?? Also I have taken 4 prergnancy tests all are negative. What could be possible reason for a late periods? Also is this kind of cyst risky for my fertility??

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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing!

If you had a sonogram, a pregnancy would have shown up. So since it didn't, and you have four negative pregnancy tests - you are not pregnant.

The ovaries make eggs and female hormones. An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the ovary. During the menstrual cycle, it is normal for the ovaries to make cysts. The largest of these normal cysts is usually less than an inch (2.5 cm). If you're taking birth control pills, then you usually do not form cysts larger than this size. Most cysts are small and benign. (Benign means that they are not cancerous). But, the larger ones can cause pain and other problems. When there is sudden and severe pain due to a cyst, it may because of:

Bleeding—blood irritates the surrounding tissue and causes pain
Torsion—the cyst twist around, disrupting blood flow to the ovary
One or many ovarian cysts can form.

Most ovarian cysts do not cause symptoms. The two most common symptoms are:

Pelvic pain
Menstrual bleeding
Pain is usually caused by:

Direct pressure from the cysts on the ovaries and surrounding structures
Causing chronic pelvic fullness or a dull ache
Bleeding from a cyst into and around the ovary
Causing more intense, sharp pain as the blood irritates the lining of the abdomen
Pain may come and go on a regular basis. Or, you may notice the pain more:

Just before or after your period
During sex
Other symptoms:

Urinary discomfort associated with bladder pressure or irritation
Nausea
Diarrhea
In rare cases, a cyst may become twisted. This can cut off its own blood supply, causing:

Severe abdominal pain
Vomiting
Fever
Call your doctor right away if you have these symptoms.

Diagnosis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. She will also do a pelvic exam. Cysts are often found during routine pelvic exams when there are no symptoms.

If a cyst is suspected or found, the doctor may do a pelvic ultrasound . This is a test that uses sound waves to create images of the ovaries. Using this test, your doctor can determine:

Type and size of the cyst
Type of treatment needed
Other tests or procedures may be used if a cyst:

Does not go away after several menstrual cycles
Gets larger and more painful
Does not appear to be a simple functional cyst
Other tests may include:

Laparoscopy —a thin, lighted tube and other small instruments are inserted through several tiny incisions in the abdomen to look at the ovaries directly, drain fluid from a cyst, or take a sample for biopsy.

Some cysts may interfere with fertility but we cannot say if this may be the case for you. You need to address your concerns with your doctor. Please also discuss your late period with her - she will be able to help you further.
Best,
Susan

October 1, 2018 - 12:56pm
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