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Ovary pain is a very common ailment that plagues most women. Many women often mistake this pelvic pain for PMS, bowel pain or even lower back pain. The fact is this pain is one of the most common symptoms of ovarian cysts. It is triggered by cysts growing around the ovaries. When the cysts swell, it puts pressure on the ovaries and causes a dull lower backache and pain in the abdomen. This pain can be excruciating which can actually prevent some women from getting on with their day. Ovarian cysts are quite common with women of all ages, but especially those in childbearing age. If a woman is experiencing these symptoms, an ultrasound is performed to determine if there are cysts growing around the ovary. Once it is determined that there are cysts, most doctors normally want to just monitor their growth over a three to four month period to watch and see if they disappear on their own. In most cases that is all that is needed. Other times, doctors will prescribe contraceptives to release low-dose hormones to help shrink the cysts. For women who are menopausal, ovary pain can be a warning of more severe health issues. For women in this age-group cysts are often biopsied through a surgical procedure to make sure that they are non-malignant. If they are found to be non-malignant, then doctors may choose to monitor their growth, just as in a woman of childbearing age. But if the ovary appears to have many clusters of cysts surrounding it and putting too much pressure on the ovary, it is often removed as a precaution and also to relieve pain in the patient. Ovary pain is additionally accompanied by: • Spotting • Heavier and more painful periods • Weight gain • Nausea • Constant dull lower back pain • Pain during or after intercourse Ovary pain can be an alarm for bigger health issues, so do not let your doctor dismiss your pain and make you think that you are just experiencing severe PMS or that it is just a side effect from menopause. If you experience one or more of these symptoms for more than four weeks, please seek medical attention. Get a second opinion if need be but get some help. |