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It's a well known fact that the three words, hemorrhagic ovarian cyst strike fear into the heads of many women.
A hemorrhagic ovarian cyst (also known as a blood cyst, a hematocele and a hematocyst) occurs when a blood vessel on the wall of the cyst breaks, allowing blood to enter into the cyst. It's a functional cyst and usually occurs during the female menstruation cycle. They tend to be seen as simple, mostly benign and will not evolve into cancer at a later stage.
What are the symptoms for hemorrhagic cysts?
- Abdominal pain - mostly just on one side of the body and they may also cause bleeding and the rapid stretching of the wall of the ovary, which will also cause pain
- Blood clots - these will form in the ovary and can be seen using a sonogram
- A hemorrhagic ovarian cyst can often rupture and release blood into the abdominal area. This causes severe pain for the woman, but ruptured hemorrhagic cysts are very rare.
What options are there for Hemorrhagic ovarian cyst treatment?
Most often, hemorrhagic cysts will regulate themselves. Surgery will be needed at times, sometimes, even a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst that ruptures will resolve by itself without any surgery, however this can't be guaranteed.
- Medication or painkillers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be prescribed for minor pain and symptoms of hemorrhagic cysts
- Heating pads, hot water bottles and ice packs can also be helpful for hemorrhagic ovarian cyst symptoms to help release tension and stimulate circulation
- Herbal teas, vitamin supplements and avoiding caffeine will also help release tension
If a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst lasts longer than two or three menstrual cycles or women with a family history of ovarian cancer should speak to a doctor about their treatment options.
At the same time, it's important to be aware that the treatment options recommended by your doctor will only address the symptoms and help you with the short term solution. Now, imagine being in a situation where you never suffer from any form of ovarian cysts again. Now, this is when you know that your treatment has been worthwhile.
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