Ovarian Cysts

Ovaries are located on both sides of the uterus in women in which the eggs develop and mature. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets within or on the surface of an ovary. The majority of ovarian cysts disappear without treatment within a few months. However, some ovarian cysts especially those that have ruptured may produce serious symptoms.

There are various types of cysts like follicular cyst, nonfunctional cyst, dermoid cyst, chocolate cyst etc. There are many reasons for ovarian cyst to develop:

Hormonal imbalance can act both as a cause and as a result of multiple or small cysts formation in ovaries

Menstrual lining deposits outside the uterine cavity or in ovaries can result in a condition called Endometriosis. When endometriosis progresses, it may cause the formation of cysts in the ovaries

Infections of the genital organs called Pelvic inflammatory diseases also have the chance of spreading to the ovaries and leading to the formation of cysts.

Abnormalities associated with cell development or multiplication may cause certain types of cysts, such as cystadenomas and dermoid

In many cases cancerous changes can occur in the ovaries reuslting in ovarian cancer

Symptoms & Treatment

Mostly ovarian cysts do not show any symptoms but symptoms may appear in case the size grows. The symptoms may include:

Abdominal bloating or swelling
Painful bowel movements
Pelvic pain before or during the menstrual cycle
Painful intercourse
Pain in the lower back or thighs
Breast tenderness
Nausea and vomiting

It is not that all cysts require surgery. The first line of treatment for ovarian cysts in India is to wait and watch if it changes size or causes severe symptoms. If there are symptoms that the gynaecologist in India may opt for medical management or else a laparoscopic surgery. In case the gynaecologist is having doubt that the cyst can be cancerous then she might suggest a hysterectomy.

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr Ruchi Soumya is one of the best and extensively trained gynaecologist in Bihar for the treatment of ovarian cyst through medicine without surgery and also through surgery at Jiva Hospital, Purnia. The cost of Ovarian Cyst treatment at Jiva Hospital, Purnia depends upon the line of treatment. In case our gynaecologist Dr Ruchi feels that patient will respond well to medicines then it is the cost of consultation and medicines that needs to be borne. In case patient needs surgery for the removal of ovarian cyst then the cost of the same would range between Rs 45,000 to Rs 65,000. The hospital stay is 2-3 days. If you have an individual health insurance policy then this surgery is covered after a period of 2 years from the date of inception of the policy. However if you are a beneficiary of company given policy then the surgery is covered from day one.