Apoplexy of the ovary

Apoplexy is a pathological condition that consists in rupturing the ovary and is accompanied by a rather massive bleeding. Most women even have no idea what apoplexy of the left (right) ovary is until they come across this pathology.

Why does apoplexy occur?

Apoplexy of the ovary, which has various consequences, most often develops as a result of the presence of cysts, inflammatory processes directly in the ovaries. As a result of the latter, the vascular system is disrupted, which in turn leads to a thinning of the ovarian wall. That is why the likelihood of apoplexy increases. However, in most cases, this type of education is in the body of a woman for years and is found during the examination.

What are the consequences of apoplexy?

The most dangerous of the consequences of apoplexy of the left ovary are:

• peritonitis ;
• sepsis ;
• oophorectomy;
• development of infertility.

In case of untimely rendering of help, a fatal outcome is possible, due to the development of bleeding.

With a rupture of the cyst can not be delayed in any case. The first sign of this pathology is inflammation of the peritoneum - peritonitis. A similar pathology is observed when bleeding occurs. In this situation, a woman needs urgent hospitalization.

With apoplexy of the right ovary the same consequences are observed as in the case of the left ovary, however, sepsis is the most common among them. This condition is observed when fluid from the ovarian cyst enters the bloodstream, and spreads throughout the body.

How is apoplexy treated?

In most cases, an operation is performed to treat ovarian apoplexy, after which adverse effects are virtually eliminated. As a result of such a surgical procedure, complete removal of the affected ovary is performed. Special attention is paid to stopping bleeding.

In those cases when treatment ends with the removal of the affected organ, the probability of pregnancy decreases, which refers to the negative consequences of ovarian apoplexy. When pathology affects only one ovary, the woman still has a chance to become a mother.

Thus, for a favorable outcome of the disease, a woman must undergo a prophylactic examination every six months, which must necessarily include ultrasound of the pelvic organs. In case of detection of pathology, it is necessary, as soon as possible, to seek medical help from a doctor.