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What Is The Difference Between Ovarian Cysts And PCOS?
Question: What the difference between pcos and ovarian cysts
Brief Answer:
PCOS is a whole medical syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for using Healthcare Magic. Ovarian cysts are small "bubbles" filled with fluid that occur in the ovary. Most often these are spots left over after an egg develops and ovulation releases it. The cysts may occur with menstrual cycles and usually resolve. They can be quite painful. PCOS, although associated with ovarian cysts, is a whole medical syndrome which may include many ovarian cysts, obesity, infertility, and diabetes or prediabetes. Metformin is recommended to help prevent progression to diabetes.
Cysts may come and go, but if you have PCOS, the condition is permanent. Getting pregnant may be difficult and require use of fertility drugs. Difficulty losing weight can also be a problem. You are also at higher risk for developing diabetes and associated problems such as high cholesterol and heart disease.
You had a recent post here about a pelvic ultrasound you had, which I have reviewed. Have you pursued the suggestions offered by Dr Tayal? This is extremely important, as your test shows a large mass in the region of the ovary that could be a cancer. This needs to be evaluated and a definite diagnosis made very soon. If there is a cancer, you need to get it treated as soon as possible so that it doesn't spread.
Hope this answers your query. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them.
PCOS is a whole medical syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for using Healthcare Magic. Ovarian cysts are small "bubbles" filled with fluid that occur in the ovary. Most often these are spots left over after an egg develops and ovulation releases it. The cysts may occur with menstrual cycles and usually resolve. They can be quite painful. PCOS, although associated with ovarian cysts, is a whole medical syndrome which may include many ovarian cysts, obesity, infertility, and diabetes or prediabetes. Metformin is recommended to help prevent progression to diabetes.
Cysts may come and go, but if you have PCOS, the condition is permanent. Getting pregnant may be difficult and require use of fertility drugs. Difficulty losing weight can also be a problem. You are also at higher risk for developing diabetes and associated problems such as high cholesterol and heart disease.
You had a recent post here about a pelvic ultrasound you had, which I have reviewed. Have you pursued the suggestions offered by Dr Tayal? This is extremely important, as your test shows a large mass in the region of the ovary that could be a cancer. This needs to be evaluated and a definite diagnosis made very soon. If there is a cancer, you need to get it treated as soon as possible so that it doesn't spread.
Hope this answers your query. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
my case is it just ovarian cysts or pcos
Brief Answer:
Not enough information
Detailed Answer:
You yourself said in an earlier post that you had PCOS. I presume the doctor who diagnosed it had done the appropriate evaluation. You would need to talk to that doctor specifically about it. If you have problems with overweight, irregular or no periods, and diabetes or prediabetes, it is very possible you do have PCOS. But I don't have enough information to be certain.
If you are referring to the ultrasound, that is not typical PCOS or regular cysts. That is something that needs further evaluation. I notice the date on that was a year ago. Is that correct? Have you had a more recent scan? Did you have the appropriate follow up on the scan you uploaded earlier? This is critical.
Not enough information
Detailed Answer:
You yourself said in an earlier post that you had PCOS. I presume the doctor who diagnosed it had done the appropriate evaluation. You would need to talk to that doctor specifically about it. If you have problems with overweight, irregular or no periods, and diabetes or prediabetes, it is very possible you do have PCOS. But I don't have enough information to be certain.
If you are referring to the ultrasound, that is not typical PCOS or regular cysts. That is something that needs further evaluation. I notice the date on that was a year ago. Is that correct? Have you had a more recent scan? Did you have the appropriate follow up on the scan you uploaded earlier? This is critical.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I will do another scan tomorrow , thanks and bye for now
Brief Answer:
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
I am glad you are following up with another scan. Please close out question. Best wishes.
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
I am glad you are following up with another scan. Please close out question. Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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