What Is a Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst? Signs, Causes & How to Recover
Dr. Pujil Gulati, IVF Specialist with over 13 years of experience in Assisted Reproductive Techniques BabyBloom IVF Gurgaon
🩸 What Is a Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst?
(Simple Guide for Girls & Women)
A hemorrhagic ovarian cyst is a type of blood-filled cyst that grows on a woman’s ovary. It is not cancer. It happens when a small blood vessel breaks inside a normal cyst.
Cysts are fluid-filled sacs. They are common in girls and women who get periods. But when blood fills the cyst, it becomes a hemorrhagic cyst. This sounds scary, but it can go away on its own.
🔍 Main Signs of Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst
(Ovary Cyst Symptoms in Simple Words)
You may not feel anything. But sometimes, these signs can show:
- ⚠️ Lower belly pain (one side)
- 🔴 Sharp or sudden pain in the stomach
- 🩸 Bleeding between periods
- 🤢 Feeling sick or vomiting
- 😣 Pain during periods
- 😫 Pain during sex
- 🚽 Need to pee often or feel pressure
If your pain is very strong, or you feel faint or dizzy, go to the doctor fast.
🧠 What Causes a Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst?
(Why Do These Cysts Happen?)
These cysts grow during the menstrual cycle. Your body makes eggs every month. A small sac forms around the egg, called a follicle. If that sac bleeds, it becomes a hemorrhagic cyst.
Some common causes:
- 🩸 A small blood vessel breaks inside the follicle
- 📆 Hormonal imbalance
- 💊 Using fertility drugs or birth control
- 🏋️ Heavy exercise or lifting
- 🤰 Pregnancy changes
- 😰 Stress
🧪 How Is It Diagnosed?
(Tests to Find the Cyst)
Doctors use these tests:
- 🖥️ Ultrasound – Shows a black spot (cyst) on the ovary
- 💉 Blood test – To check bleeding or infection
- 👩⚕️ Pelvic exam – Doctor feels the area
- 🧫 Urine or pregnancy test – To rule out other causes
If the cyst looks big or risky, more tests are done.
💊 Treatment of Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst
(How Doctors Help You Feel Better)
Many cysts go away by themselves in 4 to 8 weeks. If it is small and not painful, doctors may say “watch and wait.”
Some treatment options:
✅ 1. Pain relief medicines
- Simple painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen
✅ 2. Rest and warm pad
- Lie down, place a hot water bottle on the belly
✅ 3. Birth control pills
- To stop new cysts from forming
✅ 4. Surgery (only if needed)
- If the cyst is very big, bursts, or twists (called torsion)
- Types: Laparoscopy (small cut), Laparotomy (big cut)
🛌 Easy Recovery Tips at Home
(How to Feel Better Fast)
- 🥗 Eat light food – Avoid oily and spicy items
- 🧘♀️ Do light yoga – Like child pose or butterfly pose
- 🚫 Don’t lift heavy things
- 🛏️ Take full rest – Sleep at least 8 hours
- 💧 Drink warm water – Helps heal faster
- 🚿 Warm bath – To relax the stomach
⚠️ When to Call the Doctor
(Danger Signs You Should Not Ignore)
Call your doctor or go to the hospital right away if:
- 🩸 Bleeding is heavy
- 🤢 Vomiting and dizziness
- 🥴 Faint feeling
- 🔥 Fever
- 😵 Very bad pain in lower belly
These signs may mean the cyst has burst or twisted. It needs quick care.
❓FAQs About Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst
Q1. Is a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst dangerous?
👉 Not always. Most cysts are not harmful and go away. But some need treatment if they burst or twist.
Q2. Can I get pregnant if I have this cyst?
👉 Yes, you can. But if the cyst is big or painful, talk to your doctor before planning a baby.
Q3. Can these cysts come back?
👉 Yes, they can. But birth control pills help to stop new cysts from forming.
Q4. Is surgery always needed?
👉 No. Most cysts do not need surgery. Only serious ones do
🧘♀️ Final Thoughts: Stay Strong & Take Care
A hemorrhagic ovarian cyst sounds scary, but it is often not dangerous. Most girls and women get better with rest and simple care. You must listen to your body. If pain gets worse, go to the doctor fast.
Take care of your health. Eat good food, sleep well, and stay calm. Your body is strong, and you will heal.
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