AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -During your menstrual cycle, your ovary naturally swells up as an egg matures and prepares for release. Fluid-filled sacs called cysts that form in the ovaries are another possible reason for these organs to swell up. Later in life, enlarged ovaries could be a sign of ovarian cancer. This is serious.

Detailed explanation-2: -An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops on an ovary. They’re very common and do not usually cause any symptoms. Most ovarian cysts occur naturally and go away in a few months without needing any treatment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sometimes, the ovaries may become so enlarged that a person or doctor can feel the ovary in the pelvis, but this is not often the case. When someone has symptoms that could indicate enlarged ovaries or another ovarian condition, a doctor is likely to recommend an ultrasound.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most ovarian cysts are small and don’t cause symptoms. If a cyst does cause symptoms, you may have pressure, bloating, swelling, or pain in the lower abdomen on the side of the cyst. This pain may be sharp or dull and may come and go. If a cyst ruptures, it can cause sudden, severe pain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pain-ranging from mild to severe-in your lower abdomen and pelvis. Unusual or heavy vaginal discharge that may have an unpleasant odor. Unusual bleeding from the vagina, especially during or after sex, or between periods.