Extreme Fatigue
One of the most common symptoms of ovarian cysts is extreme fatigue. The cause of this symptom is fairly simple: the cyst is disrupting your normal cycle of hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone, which regulate ovulation, menstruation, and other aspects of a woman’s reproductive system.
Typically, in a healthy body, hormones are released in an orderly fashion that keeps the body working properly. When a cyst forms on one or both of your ovaries, it can block the egg from leaving your ovary. This disruption in hormone production causes stress on your entire body and leads to various symptoms, including extreme fatigue. One way to identify these cysts is through pelvic exams or ultrasounds.
