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Ovarian Cyst Pain

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Ovarian cyst pain can be excruciating, depending on the size and type of the cysts, as well as their exact location. Many times you may have a cyst and never feel anything, but when cysts become large, are a symptom of polycystic ovarian disease, or are cancerous, as well as at other times, you may experience mild to severe pain in the abdomen, back, and pelvic region. Treating ovarian cyst pain can be done in a number of ways, and there are things that you can do at home as well as treatments and medications that can be ordered by your doctor. The first step is to use acetaminophen and ibuprofen to try and relieve the pain. Soaking in a hot bath and using a heating pad in the abdominal area or back may help to give you some pain relief as well.

If you have ovarian cyst pain that is severe, or occurs suddenly and is sharp, you may need further treatment to control the pain and keep you comfortable. Sometimes when a cyst ruptures, you may experience a sharp or stabbing pain that will slowly go away, and the rupturing of a cyst will normally stop any severe pain. Narcotic pain medications may be prescribed by your doctor to help treat the ovarian cyst pain, and these are normally low level narcotics like Tylenol with Codeine or Vicodin. Sometimes, if your pain is very severe, hospitalization for pain management through an IV or medication pump may be necessary, especially if you are younger and surgery will pose a risk to your future fertility. In teens and women in their early twenties, and women who have never had children, doctors may be reluctant to do surgery for fear of causing scar tissue on and around their ovaries which may prevent the function of the ovary.