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The causes of ovarian cysts are many. Each month during the menstrual cycle the ovaries normally develop follicles, which are cysts like in structure. Estrogen and progesterone hormones are produced by these follicles, which are necessary for pregnancy. If the follicles stay and continue to grow over a length of time an ovarian cyst can develop.

Among ovarian cysts, follicular cysts are the most prevalent. They hardly ever produce any symptoms and usually resolve by themselves. They are usually harmless. Follicular ovarian cysts are usually caused when the pituitary gland hormones that stimulate egg release by the ovaries cause the follicle to swell instead. The enlarged follicle develops into a cyst.

When you body is having luteinizing hormone surges during your monthly cycle, this is when an egg is released. The follicle that developed ruptures and an egg is released, producing estrogen and progesterone preparing your body for the possible conception. At this stage the follicle is known as a Corpus Luteum. If the Corpus luteum seals off and starts collecting fluid inside a cyst is formed.

Treatment is normally not needed for a corpus luteum cyst as it typically disappears. Before it does disappear it can grow to almost 4 inches in diameter. Hemorrhaging and twisting of the ovary can also potentially occur. Severe pelvic and abdominal pain can result. Corpus luteum cysts may rupture if filled with blood, this can cause sharp pain and internal bleeding.

Clomiphene citrate, a commonly prescribed fertility drug to induce ovulation, might be a cause of ovarian cysts. Usage of this drug may result in an increased risk that a corpus luteum cyst might develop. Corpus luteum cysts by themselves do not pose a risk to pregnancy.

A cyst that contains blood is classified as a hemorrhagic or endometrioid cyst. These cysts develop like other cysts, only that they contain blood. The presence of blood could be due to and injury or from the surrounding blood vessels leaking through into the egg sac. Endometrioid cysts are caused by the bleeding and shedding of endometrioid tissue embedding itself into the ovaries. The build up of blood will eventually rupture, causing severe pelvic pain.

Though it is not possible to completely prevent the causes of ovarian cysts, increasing exercise, controlling stress, improving the quality of your diet, and improving your health can help minimize the probability of the development of an ovarian cyst.

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