Ovarian Cysts and Oral Contraceptives by Michael Enfield
Almost all women have an ovarian cyst at some point in the premenopausal or postmenopausal periods of life, sometimes without being aware of its presence. However, for many women, these fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries can cause pain and other problems. The cyst may create a cancer scare, but they are typically benign. Sometimes, if you are prone to ovarian cysts, doctors will prescribe oral contraceptives to help with this problem.
Inside the ovary, there are many hair-like structures called follicles that each contains one egg. During the normal cycle, a follicle will grow into a fluid-filled sac, where it releases hormones to nourish and egg and cause it to mature. At the end of the maturation process, the follicle typically releases the egg so that it can become fertilized. After the follicle releases the egg, it continues to release hormones to promote conception.
However, if the follicle becomes clogged or closed at any of these steps, it can form an ovarian cyst. First, a follicular cyst forms if the follicle is unable to release the egg. Normally, a burst of hormones called luteinizing factors promote the release of an egg from an ovary. Should this burst of hormones fail to occur, though, the egg can remain trapped inside of the follicle, forming a cyst.
Another type of cyst is called a corpus luteum cyst. This forms if your follicle releases the egg but then becomes clogged after exit. Because the release of an egg prompts the follicle to release hormones, these hormones can then become trapped inside of the follicle. This type of cyst is much more dangerous than a follicular cyst because it can grow to several inches in size. Eventually, this can twist the ovary or cut off its blood supply, leading to severe pain. If the cyst ruptures, it can cause internal bleeding.
Oral contraceptives that prevent ovulation can sometimes help women who are more likely to develop cysts. This is because the pill prevents the growth of the follicle so that it cannot release an egg. In turn, this decreases the chances of both follicular and corpus luteum cysts.
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About the Author
Michael Enfield is a Texas-based author.
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