Knowing what causes such cysts and the symptoms to watch out for is important for expectant mothers to know so you can take action against them and also aid in preventing them.

Ovarian Cyst Causes During Pregnancy

Ovarian cysts are formed when follicles in the ovary grow but do not produce an egg. This is a normal part of the menstrual process as only one follicle produces an egg at a time usually. However a cyst becomes large and does not shrink when the woman’s body has hormonal imbalances that encourage the cyst to grow. This hormonal imbalance can come from many different sources but the end result is that too much estrogen at the wrong time or too little leads to these problems.

During pregnancy however your body is in a very different state but cysts can still develop. Sometimes this is because of hormonal imbalances during the pregnancy that make the fluid filled cysts grow but often a cyst had already been in existence but was small enough to go unnoticed and the pregnancy actually aggravates it to make it bigger!

Ovarian Cyst Symptoms During Pregnancy

The symptoms of having an ovarian cyst during pregnancy can be difficult to spot. When you are pregnant your body may exhibit symptoms some women without a baby on the way might experience with a cyst. Also some symptoms that women experience with a cyst that relate to the menstrual cycle will obviously not happen.

The primary symptoms of cysts in pregnant women is the pain and discomfort that a large cyst causes. With a growing child inside of you and a cyst nearby it gets very crowded and you will feel a pressure inside of you that is not your baby. This is often accompanied by sharp pains and soreness in the pelvic region. Excruciating pain in this area is also a possibility if the cyst becomes twisted or if it ruptures.

This is very dangerous for you and your baby as it can lead to premature birth or even miscarriage so detecting a cyst early is essential.

In the end only a doctor can find out if you have an ovarian cyst during pregnancy by doing an ultrasound. So if you feel the pressure of what could be a cyst see your doctor and ask them to check to be certain because if you do have a cyst you need to take action to shrink it.

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