Other accompanying symptoms
Pain in the ovaries can occur for a variety of reasons. Frequently, it is inflammation, ovarian cysts or an interruption in the blood supply (stem rotation) that leads to severe ovarian pain. Not only pain is a typical symptom of these conditions, but other complaints can also point to the cause.
Many women experience inflammation of the ovaries during their lifetime. A slow onset of the disease is typical. The symptoms can vary depending on the pathogen.
A common symptom is fever. In an acute stage of the inflammation, severe pain can continue to be accompanied by vomiting, nausea and a tightening of the abdominal muscles. In the chronic stage of the inflammation, fever can flare up again and again, which subsides in phases without symptoms.
This is accompanied by urination problems, constipation or diarrhea, purulent discharge and spotting. Pain during sexual intercourse is also not uncommon. Ovarian cysts are usually only symptomatic of pain.
More rarely, irregular menstrual bleeding may also occur, such as bleeding between periods or spotting. However, a dreaded complication is a so-called stem rotation of such a cyst. Stalked cysts can rotate around their own axis, which interrupts the blood supply. This clinical picture is characterized by severe pain and even shock.
When should you visit a gynecologist?
It is particularly important to consult your gynecologist if you experience sudden severe pain in the groin, which in some cases can radiate into the labia. Especially if ovarian cysts are known, or if the pain has arisen after jerky or rapid movements, the suspicion of a twisted ovary is obvious. Since the blood supply to the ovary is cut off and the ovary is in danger of dying, a quick diagnosis and, if necessary, direct treatment must be carried out.The gynecologist should also be consulted if pain in the area of the ovaries lasts for a long time or occurs irregularly and independently of the menstrual period. You should also discuss this with your gynaecologist if your period does not occur for several months or if you have a persistent bleeding.
