Does Ovarian Cysts affect your Fertility?
Ovarian cysts are sac like structures (filled with liquid or semi- solid) develop in the ovary. Ovarian cysts are very common, mostly painless and harmless with no symptoms and disappear without treatment. However, few types of ovarian cysts can affect fertility, such as Endometriomas
Polycystic Ovaries
Endometriomas:
The cysts occur when the endometrial lining (inner lining of the uterus) grows outside the uterus. The cysts are usually filled with reddish-brown blood.They mostly grow on ovaries and the muscular wall of the uterus and may affect fertility.
Polycystic Ovaries:
Polycystic ovaries (PCOS), small fluid -filled cysts occur on ovaries. Women with PCOS experience hormonal imbalance (high level of male hormones), and irregular menstrual cycle. PCOS can be associated with irregular ovulation that causes infertility.
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