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 cramp-like pain often occurs, which should be clarified by a doctor as soon as possible.
If additional symptoms such as fever, weight loss, night sweats, malaise, nausea, vomiting or other signs occur, it is suspected that a more serious cause could be hidden behind the symptoms. In this case a doctor should be consulted. A gynecologist should be consulted to clarify right-sided ovarian pain.
This doctor will first carry out a palpation examination to detect possible changes in the tissue, hardening of the tissue, and a possible immune response. For further diagnosis, an ultrasound examination through the vagina can be performed, for example. For this purpose, an appropriate transducer is inserted vaginally.
This enables the doctor to visualize the uterus and the ovaries. Tissue changes, for example cysts, tissue growths such as endometriosis or malignant changes can often be made visible. If a malignant change is suspected, the patient is usually promptly referred to a hospital where a tissue sample can be taken. In the case of other changes in the ovaries, it must be decided in each individual case what further diagnosis and therapy is appropriate.
Therapy
The therapy of right-sided ovarian pain depends on the underlying cause. Ovarian inflammation can often be treated with antibiotics. Benign tissue growths or large cysts must be surgically removed, depending on their extent. The same applies to ovarian cancer, ectopic pregnancies and torsion of the ovaries, which must be surgically removed, otherwise serious complications can arise.
Prognosis
The prognosis of right-sided ovarian pain also depends on the cause of the symptoms. Once the cause has been identified and appropriate therapy is initiated, the prognosis is generally good. Cysts often regress even without therapy, and ovarian pain at ovulation or during menstruation can usually be made bearable by taking painkillers. Since there is also a good chance of recovery from surgery in the case of tissue changes in the ovaries, ovarian pain can be managed well in the long term in most cases.
