The ovaries (Ovariae, Einzahl Ovar) are the paired female sexual organs, which are not visible from the outside but hidden inside the woman. In the ovary, the egg cell matures, which is then transferred to the fallopian tube (tuba uterina) to fuse with the sperm of the man. If pregnancy occurs, the ovary may be … Pain in the ovary during pregnancy
Diagnosis Frequency distribution Pain in the left or right ovary during pregnancy is quite common and usually no cause for concern. Pain on both sides of the ovary during pregnancy is less frequent, as the pain is usually localized on the side where the fertilized egg was created. Ovarian pain during pregnancy is rarely caused … Diagnosis | Pain in the ovary during pregnancy
Therapy Treatment for ovarian pain during pregnancy is often very limited because most medications have not been tested on pregnant patients and therefore the effects on pregnancy are unknown. The most important thing is that the patient does not panic but tries to distract herself with simple work or other things. Pleasantly hot sitz baths … Therapy | Pain in the ovary during pregnancy
The menopause (climacteric) is accompanied by a series of hormonal changes in women. The time at which the menopause begins can vary from person to person; on average, women have completed the menopause by the age of 58. During the menopause, the ovaries produce fewer hormones and the ability to reproduce decreases. This process occurs … Pain in the ovaries during menopause
Therapy The treatment of pain in the area of the ovaries during menopause depends on the type and cause of the symptoms. For example, if ovarian inflammation is present, in addition to antibiotic treatment, bed rest, sexual abstinence and the removal of foreign bodies such as a coil (intrauterine device) are necessary. If cysts cause … Therapy | Pain in the ovaries during menopause
Prophylaxis Since the menopause is a time of hormonal change to which the body must first get used to, there are a number of so-called climacteric complaints caused by changes in sex hormone production. If serious diseases of the ovaries have been ruled out by a doctor, some rules of conduct can help against pain … Prophylaxis | Pain in the ovaries during menopause
Introduction Many women suffer from sudden pain in the lower abdomen during their menstruation or during their cycle. Often there is also abdominal pain during ovulation. The causes are usually harmless. The pain is often caused by contractions of the uterus during menstruation or ovulation. Particularly sensitive women can feel their ovulation by a sudden … Painful ovaries after menstruation
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Introduction Pain in the area of the ovaries is frequent. Many women are familiar with the symptoms during their monthly menstrual period or during ovulation. However, ovarian pain can also have other causes or be misinterpreted as ovarian pain, even though the symptoms actually have a different origin. If the pain is persistent or very … Pain in the right ovary
Symptoms Pain in the area of the right ovary can be of varying intensity depending on the cause. During ovulation, there is usually only a slight pulling, while during menstruation, much stronger pain can also occur. In the case of endometriosis or advanced malignant disease of the ovary, as well as stem rotation, very strong … Symptoms | Pain in the right ovary
Prophylaxis There is no specific prophylaxis to avoid ovarian pain. Cysts and tissue growths often occur as a result of a genetic predisposition or hormonal influences that cannot be specifically influenced by the woman. In order to prevent inflammation of the ovaries, however, good hygiene during menstruation should be ensured. Bandages or tampons should be … Prophylaxis | Pain in the right ovary
In most cases, a thickening of the ovaries is detected in the course of a gynecological ultrasound examination, so that one speaks of “swollen ovaries”. This means that the ovaries do not show the dimensions they would normally show in the examination. Furthermore, their structure may also have changed. This is a purely descriptive term, … Swollen ovaries
