Pa Tho Physiology of Ovarian Cyst

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF OVARIAN CYST Increased luteinizing hormone

Hyperstimulation Hyperstimulation of ovaries

Increase estrogen

Hormonal imbalances

Increase HCG

Abnormal proliferation of follicle

Menstrual irregularities

Dull, unilateral lower  quadrant pain

Follicles fail to ovulate and fail to undergo atresia and continue to grow

Cyst grow in size up to 15 cm in diameter 

Increase abdominal girth

Increase pelvic pressure Hemorrhage & acute  pain

Rupture of the cyst

Infection

Sepsis

DEATH

Fatigue & sense of  heaviness in the pelvis

Urinary frequency, constipation & painful defecation