WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: Is it possible for a large ovarian cyst to burst?

Re: Is it possible for a large ovarian cyst to burst?

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 21:18:02 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 29 Aug 2002, S wrote: >
>I have a large (orange size) cyst on my right ovary. The other night I
>experienced sharp pains and cramping to the point I almost called 911.
>The next day my ab area was tender and I started bleeding like my period
>was starting but I'm not due for another week. And today I feel better
>but still bleeding with some clots. So I'm wondering if the cyst could
>have been filled with blood and the pain I felt was it popping. Thank
>you for you time.

An ovarian cyst can rupture and if was hormonal related can provoke a menstruation and explain the pain, need an U/S.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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