There are cases when, during pregnancy, a liquid accumulates in the place of the burst follicle - the cyst of the yellow body of the appendages. This pathological process is often found in pregnant women. The cyst of the yellow body can develop in women of any sex in any time interval of childbearing age.
According to statistics, the cystic formation of the ovary's yellow body during the initial stages of pregnancy occurs in every third woman. More often it does not carry the threat of life. It never develops into malignant formations, but requires careful, regular monitoring by a specialist.
Definition of
The formation of the yellow body occurs before the onset of a woman's pregnancy. This temporary organ appears as a result of ovulation, at the moment of emergence of the matured ovum from the follicle. Its function is the production of the hormone progesterone. Thus, the preparation of the reproductive system of a woman for the bearing of a child is carried out.
At the onset of pregnancy, the yellow body begins to develop chorionic gonadotropin. With his help, the child's development processes are regulated. If the egg was not fertilized, then the yellow body gradually decreases in size until it disappears completely. During pregnancy, its function gradually begins to perform already formed placenta.
Under the influence of adverse factors, the fluid in the hormonal organ continues to accumulate, provoking an increase in the yellow body. In the early stages of pregnancy, the formation can reach a size of 4.0 to 9.0 cm. The late cyst often begins to decrease. Immediately after childbirth or in the second trimester of pregnancy, it can be canceled.
Symptoms of
The cyst of the yellow body of the ovary during pregnancy usually flows without noticeable symptoms. It can be detected by a specialist on ultrasound or gynecological examination. In other cases, the cyst of the yellow body of the right ovary or left can be characterized by such symptoms:
- Nausea;
- Vomiting;
- Aching in the groin;
- Stool problems - frustration, constipation, etc.;
- Pain in the ovary;
- Discomfort in the lower abdomen, pressure, heaviness, pain;
- Frequent urge to urinate;
- Pain in sexual contact and physical activity.
In the early stages of pregnancy, the size of the cyst should not exceed 7.0-8.0 cm. If the cyst increases, then the likelihood that it will twist or burst.
Complications of
Twisting or tearing of the cyst of the yellow body is characterized by the presence of such signs:
- Acute, cutting pain of the lower abdomen. Its gradual strengthening;
- There is a pallor of the face. The cause may be a hemorrhage in the abdominal cavity;
- Reduced blood pressure;
- Nausea, vomiting, fainting;
- Increased pulse;
- The appearance of cold sweat.
Such manifestations require immediate application to the ambulance service. The rupture of the cyst provokes the outflow of blood into the ovary, as well as the abdominal cavity. This can lead to the occurrence of peritonitis. The development of such events can seriously threaten the bearing of the child. For this reason, the detection of pathology is an important reason for the constant control of the development of the cystic yellow body. For this purpose, the doctor appoints ultrasound.
Causes of
Exact causes of cyst development of the right ovary's yellow body during pregnancy or left doctors are not called. However, it is known that the follicle walls are filled with liquid instead of glandular tissue. Predisposing factors include:
- Inflammatory processes of the appendages or uterus;
- Infertility medications that affect the ovaries;
- Circulatory disturbances;
- Failures of the hormonal system;
- Abortion;
- Postponed stress, intense emotional state;
- Defective food;
- Use of emergency contraceptives with shock dosage of hormones;
- Harmful operating conditions.
Diagnosis
The detection of compaction in the appendage area of the female reproductive system on gynecological examination requires further examination. The doctor prescribes a check by ultrasound. With the help of such a procedure, it will be revealed whether the cyst is present in the body.
The doctor also sends a woman to take tests:
- Blood. For the purpose of calculating the content of hormones at different stages of the monthly cycle. The result allows you to determine the deviations of the hormonal background;
- For the presence of infectious agents. Thus, inflammatory processes in the uterus or appendages are revealed.
Due to high-quality examination and accurate diagnosis, a specialist will be able to develop an individual treatment regimen.
Treatment of
Usually the behavior of an identified cyst is controlled by ultrasound. With the onset of its rapid growth requires its removal - laparoscopy. For this, several punctures are made in the lower abdomen. When a large cyst is found in the yellow body during pregnancy, doctors usually conduct a planned cesarean section. A rupture of the cyst during childbirth can provoke many serious complications.
It is known that there is no such treatment for medicinal preparations or folk remedies yet. It is possible to remove the formation solely through surgical intervention.
When the cyst of the right ovary or left physician is usually recommended to pregnant women:
- Abstain from physical overload, exercise;
- Avoid sexual intercourse before the second trimester. It is especially important, if the formation of large sizes or with a leg is diagnosed. So you can avoid twisting or breaking;
- Exclude natural childbirth in the event that the cyst does not disappear before delivery;
- Urgent operation. It is prescribed for strong oedemas or its area, as well as for acute pain.
Often the timely control of the behavior of the yellow body cyst and the observance of recommendatory measures helps to avoid problems during pregnancy.
Preventative measures
To optimal preventive measures of a similar pathological process include:
- Timely, complete therapy of inflammatory processes in the reproductive system of a woman;
- Correction of hormonal failure.
It is important to remember that only a qualified specialist is able to distinguish the pathological processes taking place in the body from the physiological state of a woman. For this reason, all sensations that are different from the usual should be reported immediately to the doctor.
With a successful gestation period, the yellow body must be in the body during the first trimester. Otherwise there is a threat of spontaneous termination of pregnancy. To reduce the risk of developing a yellow ovarian cyst during pregnancy, you should try to observe some rules:
- Avoid thermal procedures in the abdominal area;
- Observe a calm emotional state;
- Adhere to proper nutrition;
- Get away from stress, worry;
- Do not allow physical exertion on abdominal and abdominal muscles;
- Do not overcool;
- To exclude visiting of a bath, a sauna, a sun deck;
- Restrict a long stay in the sun.
Despite the apparent harmlessness of cystic formation in pregnancy, the likelihood of its twisting or tearing is present.
How to treat
Many women, after hearing about the presence of a cyst of the yellow body of the ovary during pregnancy, begin to worry greatly. However, it normally does not manifest any symptoms. Moreover, it is inherent in an independent resorption in the period of the second trimester of carrying out the fetus. Often, education does not cause pain or other unpleasant feelings in a woman. To the baby she also is not capable to harm, as any way does not contact with a uterus, especially with the embryo, being in her.
The permissible size of cystic formation of the yellow body in the right ovary or the left in the fetation of one fetus does not exceed 7.0 cm. In case of multiple pregnancy, the cyst can normally reach 9.0 cm. It is believed that a cyst whose size does not exceed the indicated index is safe. Under such conditions, the doctor only controls the behavior of education during a routine examination.
More serious measures are applied if the cyst is in the form of a knife or its growth is too intense. The biggest danger can be the rupture of the cyst. The process is accompanied by severe pain and can develop into peritonitis. Such symptoms are an indication for the operation. Correct surgical intervention will not harm either the baby or the mother.
