“What are the symptoms of an enlarged ovary?”
I was told after a recent scan by my ob-gyn that one of my ovaries is enlarged. How exactly would you know if you have an enlarged ovary? I don't recall any symptoms.
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Pelvic pain on one or both sides, irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, pain with inter course, a multitude of pelvic or systemic changes, or no symptoms at all. Every patient is an individual and may experience many, a few or no symptoms. You should see your gynecologist for a diagnosis.
A pelvic and vaginal ultrasound will give the exact size and the character of the ovary.
Pelvic US to check the ovary size also to make sure if the ovary has any Cyst
Small ovarian cysts do not usually cause any symptoms at all. Sometimes cysts are picked up on a routine ultrasound. Mild ovary enlargement due to a simple cyst is normal, since you release a egg every single month (if you have a normal period). Every month when your ovary releases an egg, physiological cysts are formed which later resolve. Persistent cysts more than 5 cm need ultrasound for follow up, sometimes need surgery, but most of them resolve.
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Not all enlargements could be known by a patient. Pressure or pain and rarely pain with intercourse could be some symptoms with an enlarged ovary. But many people have enlarged ovaries and never know until the lesion is 6-7 cm in size. Few people report difficulty with intestinal function, but it’s possible. If you have an endometrioma, you may have signs of endometriosis such as painful menses and pain w/sex. Let your doctor know if there is a family history of ovarian cancer and s/he may offer you a blood test to see if you are at increased risk. Moreover, ultrasounds also can be helpful.
Ovaries are 3 to 5 cm, and normally they do get bigger during ovulation and regress after ovulation. Anything more than 6 cm is enlarged ovaries. The most common cause of enlargement is due to cysts, which can be hormonal or tumor related. Hormonal cysts disappear in two to three months. Have your doctor do an ultrasound to determine what kind of cyst you have.
