What happens if you don't get an ovarian cyst treated,can you die??

An ovarian cyst is a benign tumor, meaning it is not cancer. They usually come and go depending on hormone levels. Sometimes they might pop, and it'll be anywhere from slightly uncomfortable to excruciatingly painful. Most women will have at least one. Some women have benign cysts in or on their uterus, too. It's nothing to worry about, and if you have any questions, you should ask your doctor.

What happens if you don't get an ovarian cyst treated,can you die??
eventually yes might turn into cancer. have to get removed not healthy for the body or yourself for that matter.
Reply:No not at all.
Reply:most women have them and don't even know, or notice...millions of women go there whole lives with them...sometimes they go away on there own, mostly they need to be monitored to make sure they don't grow...it's when they grow that you need to worry, and just about all pregnant women have had atleast one cyst...a cyst it's self may cause pain and discomfort, but certainly wouldn't kill you...but for some people certain cysts have been known to become cancerous.
Reply:What is an ovarian cyst?


An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the ovary. Many cysts are completely normal. These are called functional cysts. They occur as a result of ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary). Functional cysts normally shrink over time, usually in about 1 to 3 months. If you have a functional cyst, your doctor may want to check you again in 1 to 3 months to make sure the cyst has gotten smaller. In certain cases, your doctor may want you to take birth control pills so you won't ovulate. If you don't ovulate, you won't form cysts.





If you are menopausal and are not having periods, you shouldn't form functional cysts. If you do have a cyst, your doctor will probably want you to have a sonogram so he or she can look at the cyst. What your doctor decides to do after that depends on your age, the way the cyst looks on the sonogram and if you're having symptoms such as pain, bloating, feeling full after eating just a little, and constipation


Do I need surgery for an ovarian cyst?


The answer depends on several things, such as your age, whether you are having periods, the size of the cyst, its appearance and your symptoms.





If you're having periods and the cyst is functional, you probably won't need to have surgery. If the cyst doesn't go away after several menstrual periods, if it gets larger or if it doesn't look like a functional cyst on the sonogram, your doctor may want you to have an operation to remove it. There are many different types of ovarian cysts in women of childbearing age that do require surgery. Fortunately, cysts in women of this age are almost always benign (not cancer).





If you're past menopause and have an ovarian cyst, your doctor will probably want you to have surgery. Ovarian cancer is rare, but women 50 to 70 years of age are at greater risk. Women who are diagnosed at an early stage do much better than women who are diagnosed later.


What type of surgery would I need?


If the cyst is small (about the size of a plum or smaller) and if it looks benign on the sonogram, your doctor may decide to do a laparoscopy. This type of surgery is done with a lighted instrument called a laparoscope that's like a slender telescope. This is put into your abdomen through a small incision (cut) just above or just below your navel (belly button). With the laparoscope, your doctor can see your organs. Often the cyst can be removed through small incisions in the pubic hair line.





If the cyst looks too big to remove with the laparoscope or if it looks suspicious in any way, your doctor will probably do a laparotomy. A laparotomy uses a bigger incision to remove the cyst or possibly the entire ovary. While you are under general anesthesia (puts you in a sleep-like state) the cyst can be tested to find out if it is cancer. If it is cancer, your doctor may need to remove both of the ovaries, the uterus, a fold of fatty tissue called the omentum and some lymph nodes. It's very important that you talk to your doctor about all of this before the surgery. Your doctor will also talk to you about the risks of each kind of surgery, how long you are likely to be in the hospital and how long it will be before you can go back to your normal activities.





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How can the physician decide if an ovarian cyst is dangerous?





If a woman is in her 40’s, or younger, and has regular menstrual periods, most ovarian masses are “functioning ovarian cysts,” which are not really abnormal. They are related to the process of ovulation that happens with the menstrual cycle. They usually disappear on their own during a future menstrual cycle. Therefore, especially in women in their 20’s and 30’s, these cysts are watched for a few menstrual cycles to verify that they disappear. Because oral contraceptives work in part by preventing ovulation, physicians will not really expect women who are taking oral contraceptives to have common “functioning ovarian cysts.” Thus, women who develop ovarian cysts while taking oral contraceptives may be advised against simple observation; rather, they may receive closer monitoring with pelvic ultrasound or, less commonly, surgical exploration of the ovary.





Other factors are helpful in evaluating ovarian cysts (besides the woman's age, or whether she is taking oral contraceptives). A cyst that looks like it’s just one simple sac of fluid on the ultrasound is more likely to be benign, than a cyst with solid tissue in it. So the ultrasound appearance also plays a role in determining the level of suspicion regarding a serious ovarian growth.





Ovarian cancer is rare in women younger than age 40. After age 40, an ovarian cyst has a higher chance of being cancerous than before age 40, although most ovarian cysts are benign even after age 40. CA-125 blood testing can be used as a marker of ovarian cancer, but it does not always represent cancer when it is abnormal. , First, many benign conditions in women of childbearing age can cause the CA-125 level to be elevated, so CA-125 is not a specific test, especially in younger women. Pelvic infections, uterine fibroids, pregnancy, benign (hemorrhagic) ovarian cysts, and liver disease are all conditions that may elevate CA-125 in the absence of ovarian cancer. Second, even if the woman has an ovarian cancer, not all ovarian cancers will cause the CA-125 level to be elevated. Furthermore, CA-125 levels can be abnormally high in women with breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer.





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Reply:no it can burst if cancer then yes you would die but to know you have one the Dr would know which it is
Reply:You will need some treatment as this will not go away on its own. I do not believe this is life threatening. It will probably be tested to see if it is benign or malignant as a routine. Should it be malignant, then there is some risk in it spreading to other parts of your body. I would look to reduce the risks by looking at naturals that get to the root cause, repair, prevent and maintain the body at its optimum level. Remember, prevention is better than cure. The first visible signs of any illness are when we experience symptoms. Beat it to the starting post.


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Reply:yes
Reply:i had a cyst the size of a satsuma removed. if it bursts or spreads into the fallopian tubes there can be risks. bleeding or infection. have you got polycystic ovaries?