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All ovarian cysts can be categorised under either of the 2 chief types of ovarian cysts, called functional and abnormal. Within these two categories they can be divided even further.
Types of Ovarian Cysts
Functional cysts
These types of ovarian cysts are the most common. They are caused when the ovary doesn’t function exactly as it should. Within this category the cysts can be divided into follicular and luteal types depending on the time of the menstrual cycle they occur. Follicular cysts develop in the first part of the cycle and luteal cysts develop in the second part.
Abnormal cysts
Abnormal cysts are caused due to abnormal cell growth.
Cystadenoma cysts
These occur from cells on the outside of the ovary. Some can become joined to the ovary by a stem which increases the chance of the cyst twisting and bursting.
Endometrial cysts
Endometriosis occurs when the cells that line the womb grow in other areas inside your body. If these cells grow on the ovaries, cysts known as “chocolate cysts”, because they are made up of old blood, are created.
Dermoid cysts (teratomas)
Dermoid cysts aren’t technically cysts because they are solid structures that consist of bone, teeth, hair and skin.
Polycystic ovaries
This condition involves the growth of many small cysts on the ovaries. These cause hormonal imbalance and include symptoms like increased hair growth and can lead to problems with fertility.
As you can see there are many different types of ovarian cysts and knowing the type will allow the best treatment method to be used.
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