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Ovarian Cysts

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Most ovarian cysts do not cause symptoms. They may be found during a routine pelvic exam. If symptoms do occur, they may include:

delayed, irregular, or unusually painful periods

dull abdominal aching

an increase in facial or body hair

irregular bowel or bladder function

pain during exercise

pain during intercourse

a sense of pressure or fullness in the abdomen

If the cyst is twisted or has ruptured, symptoms may include:

nausea and vomiting

severe abdominal pain

signs of shock from internal bleeding

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