Corpus Lutum Cysts (Ovarian Cysts) Mikaela Potter

What is a Corpus Lutum Cyst? A cyst is a fluid filled sac. A Corpus Lutum Cyst is an Ovarian Cyst. The cyst can be on or in the ovary.

Signs and Symptoms Ovarian Cysts often cause no symptoms. An ovarian cyst is more likely to cause pain if it: Becomes large Bleeds Breaks open Is bumped during sexual intercourse Is twisted or causes twisting (torsion) of the Fallopian tube

The symptoms are: Bloating or swelling in the abdomen Pain during bowel movements Pain in the pelvis shortly before or after beginning a menstrual period Pain with intercourse or pelvic pain during movement Pelvic pain -- constant, dull aching Sudden and severe pelvic pain, often with nausea and vomiting, may be a sign of torsion or twisting of the ovary on its blood supply, or rupture of a cyst with internal bleeding

Clinical Findings Your health care provider may discover a cyst during a physical exam, or when you have an ultrasound test. The ultrasound will show a cyst. There are many cysts on this ovary.

Causes During your menstrual cycle, a follicle (where the egg is developing) grows on your ovary. An egg is released from this follicle (ovulation). If the follicle fails to break open and release an egg, the fluid stays in the follicle and forms a Cyst.

A corpus luteum cyst, occurs after an egg has been released from a follicle. These often contain a small amount of blood. The cysts are common among women starting at puberty and ending at menopause. Taking fertility drugs can cause multiple large cyst. These are used to increase the number of eggs produced.

Medical Procedures Pelvic laparoscopy to remove the cyst or the ovary. The fluid can be sucked out of the cyst.

Laboratory Findings The doctor may order the following blood tests: Ca-125 test, to look for possible cancer in women who have reached menopause or who have an abnormal ultrasound Hormone levels (such as LH, FSH, Estradiol, and Testosterone) Serum HCG (Pregnancy Test)

Imaging MRI Cyst

Cat Scan Cyst Picture B has dye to see the cyst

Differential Diagnosis Appendicitis Gall stones Kidney stones Ectopic pregnancy Endometriosis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Treatments Birth Control Pills Surgery “The doctor may recommend other treatments if a disorder, such as polycystic ovary disease, is causing the ovarian cysts.” (Medline)

Prognosis Cysts will usually disappear on there own. There is a higher risk of cancer in women who are postmenopausal.

Facts There can be complications such as- -Bleed -Break open -Twist Call for an appointment if the following symptoms have been present for at least 2 weeks: Getting full quickly when eating Losing your appetite Losing weight without trying

Glossary Fallopian tube- one of a pair of long, slender ducts in the female abdomen that transport ova from the ovary to the uterus and, in fertilization, transport sperm cells from the uterus to the released ova Follicle- one of the small ovarian sacs containing an immature ovum Kidney stones- an abnormal stone, or concretion, composed primarily of oxalates and phosphates, found in the Kidney. Menopause- the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. Menstrual period- the periodic flow of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus; menstrual flow.

Glossary Ovary- the female gonad or reproductive gland, in witch the ova and the hormones that regulate female secondary sex characteristics develop. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease- an inflammation of the female pelvic organs, most commonly the fallopian tubes, usually as a result of bacterial infection. Polycystic- containing many cysts Puberty- the period or age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction of offspring: in common law, presumed to be 14 years in the male and 12 years in the female. Torsion- the state of being twisted

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