YOGYAKARTA - Cyst disease is experienced by not a few women. One type of cyst that can appear during menstruation is the cyst of the ovarian. This health problem can occur in women who experience symptoms or menopause. So what are the characteristics of menstruation with cysts?

The ovarian cyst will usually disappear by itself. Women who experience this disease usually do not feel special symptoms. However, if the size of the cyst continues to grow or get bigger, it is not impossible to cause other symptoms.

As a step to pay attention to the health of the reproductive organs, women need to know the menstrual characteristics of cysts. By recognizing the signs, you can take faster treatment steps.

Here are some of the characteristics of menstruation in women who experience ovarian cysts:

One of the signs of menstruation that can show cysts is the menstrual cycle that is irregular. Normally, menstrual cycles range from 24 to 38 days.

However, women with cysts can experience shorter or longer cycles than that range every month. In addition, menstruation can also feel lighter, heavier, or more intense pain.

Experiencing pain during menstruation often can also be an indication of a cyst. Especially if the pain is very intense and painful.

In addition to pain during menstruation, other symptoms that arise are pain in the pelvic area which continues continuously and spreads to the lower back and thighs. This condition generally occurs before menstruation begins or after menstruation ends.

In cyst sufferers, one of the signs of menstruation experienced is the volume of bleeding which is more than usual. This is especially the case if the cyst develops in the ovaries where eggs grow. This condition can cause discomfort during menstruation.

In addition to a number of these menstrual characteristics, there are several other symptoms that can indicate that women suffer from cyst disease, namely as follows:

Some of these symptoms are generally rare, but the above conditions can occur when:

The cyst diagnosis is performed through various methods to ensure the existence, type, and size of the cyst. The following are general steps commonly taken by medical personnel:

Doctors will ask questions regarding the symptoms they feel, such as pelvic pain, irregular menstrual cycles, or changes in bleeding patterns. Family health history may also be asked, especially if there is a history of cysts or similar conditions.

The pelvic examination is carried out to check whether there are swelling or lumps that can be felt in the uterine area or ovaries.

If necessary, doctors can use advanced imaging methods such as CT scans or MRI to obtain a more detailed picture of the cyst and surrounding tissue.

Those are the characteristics of menstruation for cysts that women need to know. Generally, ovarian cysts can disappear by themselves. However, if the cyst condition gets worse, you should immediately check with the doctor. Also read what caused the ovarian cyst.

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