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Ovarian Cysts (cont.)

When to Seek Medical Care

A healthcare provider should be contacted if the following symptoms occur:

  • Fever

  • Abnormal pain or tenderness in the abdominal or pelvic area

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Weakness, dizziness, or fainting

  • Pallor or anemia (possibly from loss of blood)

  • Abnormally heavy or irregular menstruation

  • Abdominal swelling or unusual increased abdominal girth

  • Abdominal pain if blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin) are taken

  • Increased facial hair similar to a male pattern

  • High or low blood pressure unrelated to medications

  • Excessive thirst or urination

  • Unexplained weight loss

  • A noticeable abdominal or pelvic mass

A woman with the following symptoms should go immediately to a hospital's emergency department:

  • Weakness, dizziness, or faintness, especially from standing

  • Fainting

  • Persistent fever

  • Severe lower abdominal or pelvic pain

  • High or low blood pressure unrelated to medications

  • Excessive thirst or urination

  • Unexplained shoulder pain combined with abdominal pain

  • Persistent nausea and vomiting


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