Ovarian Cyst ( RLE ) Flashcards
tiny, oval-shaped glands on either side of your uterus
ovaries
They create the hormones that regulate your menstrual cycle and pregnancy and generate
and store your eggs, commonly known as ____
Ovaries : Ovum
Until ______, your ovaries will continue to release an egg every menstrual cycle
menopause
a sac filled with fluid or semisolid material that forms on or within one or both
of your ovaries
Ovarian Cysts
are small organs in your pelvis that hold egg cells and make
hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone
ovaries
ovarian cyst Can come in a variety of forms, the majority of which are ____
benign
Any issues with a cyst can be avoided by
making an appointment for routine
pelvic exam
are the most common type of ovarian cyst and aren’t disease-related. They
occur as a result of ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary).
Functional cyst
These cysts can be a sign
that your ovaries are functioning as they should
generally shrink over time,
usually within 60 days, without specific treatment.
functional cyst
forms when the follicle doesn’t release
an egg. Instead, the follicle fills with fluid and grows bigger
A follicular cyst
After the follicle releases an egg, it forms a hormone-producing
group of cells called the
corpus luteum.
A cyst forms when fluid collects in the corpus
luteum, causing it to grow.
Corpus luteum cysts –
- Not all ovarian cysts form in response to your menstrual cycle. They aren’t always
signs of disease, but your provider may want to monitor them to ensure that they don’t cause
complications.
other cyst
These cysts form on the surface of your ovary. They can be filled with
fluid that’s thin and watery or thicker and mucous-like.
Cystadenomas
consist of cells that make up all types of
tissue in the human body, ranging from skin, hair, teeth and even brain tissue.
Dermoid cysts (teratomas
These cysts are filled with endometrial tissue, the same tissue that you
bleed each month during your period
Endometriomas
Unlike the conditions above, ovarian cancer cysts (tumors) are solid
masses of cancer cells.
Ovarian cancer
Who is affected by ovarian cysts?
● Age
● Pregnancy status
● History of ovarian cysts
● Current medical conditions
These are bizarre cysts that contain many types of cells.
They can have hair, fat, and other tissues that become part of the cyst.
Dermoid Cysts (Teratomas) -
form from cells that produce human eggs and therefore can develop into any type of body
tissue.
Dermoid Cysts (Teratomas) -
can become quite large and cause pain due to their size and the pressure they place on
other organs
Cystadenomas -
cysts caused by the growth of uterine cells outside the uterus. These cells can attach to
the ovary and form a growth.
Endometriomas -
These cysts can be painful, especially during menstruation
or sexual intercourse
endometriomas
are often related to
hormonal fluctuations. For example, drugs
that stimulate ovulation, such as
clomiphene (Clomid), can increase the risk
of developing a cyst
functional cyst