1. By: patra cain, SN Smh/ud
Ovarian Cysts
By: patra cain, SN
Smh/ud

2. 1st Let’s talk about…ovaries
Ovaries are the main reproductive organs in the female body
They are located in the pelvic region on either side of the uterus
The ovaries produce the female hormones progesterone and estrogen
The ovaries regulate:
Menstruation
Pregnancy
The development of the woman body
Hair
Breasts
Etc.

3. Ovarian cyst…what??!
An ovarian cyst is a closed, sac-like structure that can grow on the inside or the outside of the ovaries.
They can contain liquid (such as blood), gas, or a semi-sold substance

4. Multiple kinds There are several types of ovarian cysts
Follicular cyst
Corpus luteum cyst
Endometrioma cysts aka chocolate cysts
Polycystic ovarian syndrome

5. Follicular cysts! Follicular cyst Result from the growth of a follicle
It is when the follicle grows larger than normal and does not release the egg.
Can lasts a couple months
Most common

6. Menstrual cycle

7. Corpus luteum cysts! Corpus luteum cyst
These cysts occur after the egg is released.
The corpus luteum usually dissolves after pregnancy does not occur, this type of cyst does not allow that to happen and it can fill with fluid or blood.
This is usually one-sided and produces no symptoms

8. Menstrual cycle

9. Chocolate cysts…yum? Endometrioma cysts
Occurs when endometriosis involves the ovaries
Endometriosis is when the cells that grow inside of the lining of uterus grow in other places
One place is the ovaries
The endometrial cells grow in the ovaries and over time will bleed forming a blood-filled cyst
Contributing to the name “chocolate cyst”

10. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCOS
Multiple cysts occurring in or on the ovary on both ovaries
This is the most common cause of female infertility
Associated with hormonal problems

11. Symptoms…no Bueno Menstrual irregularities Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain before period or right before period ends
Pain during bowel movements and pressure on bowels
Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
Nausea, vomiting, or breast tenderness
Similar to pregnancy
Fullness or heaviness in your abdomen
Pressure on your rectum or bladder that casues you to urinate more frequently or difficulty emptying bladder completely

12. Call doc if… Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain occurs
Pain accompanied by fever or vomiting
Your cyst could have ruptured!!
A ruptured cyst can cause peritonitis and disseminated intravascular coagulation
Can lead to infertility if not treated quickly

13. Ovarian cysts and infertility
PCOS is the most common cause of infertility In women
Ovarian cysts decrease the ovarian reserve volume by at least 40%
Studies have shown that it decreases it further
It is just harder to become pregnant
Infertility depends on
Nature of cyst
Number of cysts
Size of cysts
Unilateral or bilateral cysts
Age of woman
Ovarian reserve
Sperm variables

14. 1. Sally has luteum corpus ovarian cysts
1. Sally has luteum corpus ovarian cysts. Symptoms of this type of ovarian cysts include:
A. pelvic pain
B. no symptoms
C. dyspareunia
D. nausea and vomiting

15. 1. Sally has luteum corpus ovarian cysts
1. Sally has luteum corpus ovarian cysts. Symptoms of this type of ovarian cysts include:
A. pelvic pain
B. no symptoms
C. dyspareunia
D. nausea and vomiting

16. 2. Which type of ovarian cysts is known for contributing to infertility in women?
Follicular cysts
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Corpus luteum cysts
Chocolate cysts

17. 2. Which type of ovarian cysts is known for contributing to infertility in women?
Follicular cysts
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Corpus luteum cysts
Chocolate cysts

18. references
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(2011). Diseases and Conditions: ovarian cysts. Mayo foundation for medical education and research.
Stoppler, Melissa C. (2013). Ovarian cysts. Medicinenet.com: we bring doctors’ knowledge to you.