Functional Ovarian Cysts - When To Call a Doctor
Call your doctor immediately if you have:
- Sudden, severe pelvic pain with nausea or vomiting.
- Severe vaginal bleeding.
- Sudden faintness or weakness.
- Sudden dizziness with abdominal discomfort that persists for 2 hours or longer.
Call your doctor for an appointment if:
- Pain interferes with your daily activities.
- Your periods have changed from relatively pain-free to painful during the past 3 to 6 months.
- Your periods have changed from regular to infrequent during the past 3 to 6 months and you are not nearing menopause.
- You have pain during sexual intercourse.
For more information about other symptoms that concern you, see the following topics:
Watchful Waiting
Most functional ovarian cysts are harmless, do not cause symptoms, and go away without treatment. Watchful waiting is usually an appropriate option if you are diagnosed with a functional ovarian cyst.
Who To See
Ovarian cysts can be diagnosed and treated by any of the following health professionals:
You may need to see a gynecologist for further testing or treatment.
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
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