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Ovaries enlarged
The ovaries are defined as two small egg-shaped organs in the female reproductive system that produce eggs and secrete hormones: progesterone and estrogen, which are very important for ovulation, pregnancy, and the development of female sexual characteristics, and it is worth noting that it may The size of the ovaries varies from one female to another, but the ovaries can enlarge for several reasons, some of which are normal and harmless, such as; Ovaries enlarge at the time of ovulation, and some need treatment. [1] It is worth noting that the ovaries are located in the lower abdomen, which means if a woman suffers from ovarian pain, it is more likely that she will feel it in the lower abdomen and pelvis. [2]
Causes and symptoms of enlarged ovaries
Some women may suffer from ovarian enlargement without any symptoms, and others may suffer from some of these symptoms, and it is worth noting that the symptoms of ovarian enlargement depend on the cause of the enlargement, and the following is an explanation of the symptoms of ovarian enlargement related to each of its causes: [2] [3] [4]
- Ovarian cyst: As inflation comes because of the symptoms of ovarian cysts ovarian : [2] [5]
- Irregular menstruation .
- Feeling pain during sexual intercourse and having sex.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Feeling of fullness even after eating small meals.
- Bloating.
- Ovarian tumors: The following are the symptoms of ovarian enlargement due to ovarian tumors : [2]
- Flatulence or pressure in the abdominal area.
- Increased urinary urgency.
- Indigestion.
- Constipation or diarrhea.
- Loss of appetite or feeling full.
- Changes in weight, loss or gain in the abdominal area.
- Endometriosis: In what follows, we mention the symptoms of enlarged ovaries due to endometriosis, known as Endometriosis: [2]
- Pain during the menstrual cycle.
- Increase the intensity of the menstrual cycle.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Pain during excretion.
- Sterility .
- Pelvic inflammatory disease: The following are the symptoms of enlarged ovaries due to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): [2]
- diarrhea.
- Vomiting
- Exhaustion and fatigue.
- Difficulty urinating.
- High body temperature.
- Irregular menstruation.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Vaginal secretions that may have an odor.
- Ovarian remnant syndrome: Among the symptoms of ovarian enlargement due to ovarian remnant syndrome (Ovarian Remnant Syndrome) include: [2]
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Difficulty urinating.
- Ovulation: Ovulation is part of the women's menstrual cycle, which is the period in which the ovaries secrete eggs, and it is roughly the fourteenth day of the menstrual cycle, and in the following we mention the symptoms of ovarian enlargement due to ovulation: [6]
- An increase or change in vaginal secretions .
- A slight increase in body temperature.
- Mild cramps.
- Ovarian torsion: Ovarian torsion occurs when the ovary and part of the fallopian tube are twisted, it often occurs due to the presence of cysts or other growths in the ovaries, and at other times the ovary is twisted because of its flexibility in some women than the average flexibility of the normal ovary, and it should be noted that ovarian torsion affects women In the childbearing years, the following are the symptoms of ovarian enlargement due to ovarian torsion: [6]
- Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, which may be continuous or intermittent.
- nausea.
- vomiting.
- PCOS: Women develop PCOS when the level of the male hormone androgen (Androgens) is higher than its normal level, which leads to the formation of ovarian cysts and thus ovarian enlargement, and it is worth noting that PCOS affects one in every ten women Women according to studies, although not all women with PCOS are diagnosed. [7] The following are the symptoms of enlarged ovaries due to PCOS: [6]
- A change in your menstrual cycle that is less than usual.
- Heavy menstruation.
- Weight gain.
- Pelvic pain.
- Exhaustion.
- Excessive hair growth on the body and face.
- Appearance of beans.
- Hair loss.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Difficulty getting pregnant.
- Mood swings.
Treatment of ovarian enlargement
The treatment of ovarian enlargement depends on the treatment of the cause, and the following is the treatment of the causes of ovarian enlargement: [6]
- Treatment of ovarian cysts : by treating enlarged ovaries due to an ovarian cyst by performing a surgical operation to remove an ovarian cyst. the future. [8] [6]
- Treatment of ovarian tumors: Ovarian enlargement due to ovarian tumors can be treated through the following: [2]
- Undergo surgery to remove the tumor, and in the event that the tumor is cancerous, the affected and damaged parts are removed.
- Undergo chemotherapy .
- Undergo radiation therapy .
- Endometriosis: Enlarged ovaries due to endometriosis can be treated through surgery to remove endometriosis or remove the entire ovary. [6]
- Pelvic inflammatory disease treatment: Enlarged ovaries due to pelvic inflammatory disease can be treated through the use of antibiotics. [2]
- Ovarian residual syndrome treatment: by performing a surgical operation to remove the remaining parts in the ovary [2]
- Treatment for ovulation hyperplasia: A woman does not need treatment in this case, as ovulation is a normal part of the menstrual cycle and the ovarian volume returns to normal after the egg is secreted. [6]
- Treatment of ovarian torsion: Ovarian torsion is an emergency condition where the bloodstream falls into the ovary, which leads to tissue death and infection of the ovaries. It can be treated through surgery to restore the ovary to its correct position or to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes: [6]
- Treatment of PCOS: There are a number of treatment options available to control the condition of PCOS, and in the following we mention the treatment of ovarian enlargement due to PCOS. [6]
- Use of birth control pills : Birth control pills contain the two hormones estrogen and progestin combined, or only progestin, as these pills regulate the menstrual cycle.
- Using spironolactone.
- Losing 5-10% of body weight, which helps regulate menstruation and ovulation.
References
- ↑ "Enlarged ovaries: Everything you need to know" , www.medicalnewstoday.com , 20-7-2018, Retrieved 7-3-2019. Edited.
- ^ A b t w c h x d y t "Ovarian Pain: Possible Causes, Diagnosis, And Treatments" , the www.webmd.com , Retrieved 7-3-2019. Edited.
- ↑ "enlarged-ovaries-should-you-be-concerned" , www.aoafamily.com , Retrieved 7-3-2019. Edited.
- ↑ "What is an enlarged ovary" , www.healthgrades.com , Retrieved 8-3-3019. Edited.
- ↑ "ovarian-cyst" , www.nhs.uk , Retrieved 7-3-2019. Edited.
- ^ A b t w c h x d y "Enlarged-Ovaries" , Www.healthline.com , 14-12-2017, Retrieved 7-3-2019. Edited.
- ↑ "What Women Should Know About Their Ovaries" , www.verywellhealth.com , 21-1-2019 , Retrieved 8-3-3019. Edited.
- ↑ "ovarian-cysts" , www.livescience.com , 22-3-2017, Retrieved 8-3-3019. Edited.
