Female Reproductive Disorder - Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian Cysts
The ovary is a common site for cysts.
They consist of undifferentiated embryonal cells.
They grow slowly and are found during surgery to contain a thick, yellow, sebaceous material arising from skin lining.
Hair, teeth, bone and many other tissues are found within cysts.
May or may not have abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, exert pressure on abdominal organs.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Irregular periods (as lack of regular ovulation), infertility, obesity.
Women with PCOS may develop insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome may caused higher risk of diabetes and cardiac disorder.

Treatment
Surgical removal



Reference : Suzanne C. Smeltzer, Brenda G. Bare, Janice L. Hinkle & Kerry H. Cheever, “Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,” Brunner & Suddarth's 11th ed.,
US, 2008, pp. 1678 - 1679.