Ovarian Cyst Removal
It is a well-known fact that an ovarian cyst removal is not required always. But the real question you maybe having is – when is it required? Truth be told, your doctor is the best person to judge. Surely this article is for information purpose only and not medical advice. But read on to get some good information….
Cysts on ovaries are a common phenomenon with women of childbearing age and there is nothing to really fear about. Most importantly, you’re not alone. Many women suffer from this problem and with a little effort you can easily overcome this problem.
A large number of women get diagnosed with the harmless functional cysts, which are easy to get rid of. Only a small percentage of women get diagnosed with cancerous cysts. In such complicated cases a doctor may decide to have ovarian cyst removal surgery.
Doctors normally observe the cysts after the initial analysis. The initial analysis may be done with the help of an ultrasound picture. If the cysts are found to be functional type then the cysts are observed for a period of 2-3 menstrual cycles.
In many cases it is quite normal for the cysts to dissolve and clear up without any medicines. However your doctor may prescribe some medicines during the observation period.
Sometimes the cysts may not be cancerous but may have complications like large size or damaged ovary due to cysts or twisting of ovaries due to these cysts or painful cysts or large amount of solids inside the cysts.
For these types of complications, a doctor may decide to have a surgical operation. Ovarian Cyst Surgery is normally done only after a detailed risk analysis to study the patient.
The analysis is done based on factors like weight of the patient, age, obesity, blood glucose levels, health of the heart, recent chronic illness, prescription medicines being administered, pregnancy, prior abdominal surgery performed, prior family history of ovarian cysts etc.
A surgery may be performed for removing only the ovarian cysts or it may be performed to remove one of the two ovaries or in some cases both ovaries may be removed. The type of surgery depends on the extent of damage caused by the cysts.
Only in the extreme case where both ovaries are removed a women would not be able to bear a child anymore.
The decision to perform a surgery for ovarian cyst removal is not very easy. Always have a detailed discussion with your doctor about the pros and cons of the surgery. Find out about the success rate of such surgeries. Surgery should always be your last option when no other treatment is possible.
Don’t hesitate to take a second opinion on this matter before you decide to get operated. Any surgery, small or big does cause anxiety and fear in the mind.
Surgery for ovarian cyst removal is done in two ways. One of the methods involves making a small hole (laparoscopy) in the abdomen for the surgery. In the second method a proper large incision (laparotomy) is made in the abdomen for performing the surgical process.
Obviously the small incision method has some advantages like the operation can be performed quickly and the recovery time is also very minimal. Whereas the large incision method involves more time to complete the operation and the recovery time also is much longer.
Most surgical operations cost a lot of money and therefore the decision has to be taken with utmost care. This will ensure that the person does not go through all the physical pain of ovarian cyst surgery and the associated costs.
For a problem like the cysts on ovaries, it is good to read information and keep yourself up to date on the advancements in the field of technology and medical sciences. There are several excellent websites on the Internet that can help you to get information. You can even subscribe to Google alerts to get regular updates on the keyword / subject of your choice.
Ovarian cysts can cause a lot of pain and emotional turmoil. There are several health forums on the Internet where other women suffering from this problem share and exchange views on this subject. Joining such forums can surely help in overcoming some of emotional anxiety associated with this problem. These forums may also share specific case studies on an ovarian cyst removal and surgery.
