Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled, sac-like structures within an ovary. Symptoms of an ovarian cysts may be:
- Pain in the belly or pelvis
- A feeling for the need to have a bowel movement
- Urgency to urinate
- Pain during intercourse.
There are a variety of causes and types of ovarian cysts, and treatment depends upon type of cyst.
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Treatment & Diagnosis
- Distended Stomach (Abdominal Distention)
- Urinary Urgency
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Constipation
- Indigestion (Dyspepsia, Upset Stomach)
- Painful Intercourse
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- Sexual Health for Women -- Mary Jane Minkin, MD -- 05/15/03
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