Ovarian Dermoid Cyst – What Is It?

An ovarian dermoid cyst is one of the complex ovarian cysts and probably the strangest of all the different types of cysts. The cells of a dermoid cyst have the ability to create other cells that are different from the original cell. They can contain greasy, fluid material which often includes teeth, cartilage,  hair and even muscle tissue. 

These types of ovarian cysts are found mostly in women who are still young and in their child-bearing years. Most are not cancerous and if cancer is found, it is usually in women who are over the age of 40. The chance of it being malignant is only about 2%. Most women have them on only one ovary, but about 15% will get them on both ovaries.

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Most ovarian dermoid cysts do not cause any symptoms unless they twist the ovary (cause torsion) or become large and rupture. While most remain small, some have been found to be as big as 17 inches. This can cause severe pain and surgery is usually recommended at this point. Either a laparoscopy or laparotomy is performed.

**It must be noted that surgery could cause the contents of an ovarian dermoid cyst to “spill” within the abdominal cavity which could cause infection or adhesions. Procedures today usually include “bagging” the cyst, before removal, so that this does not happen.

The best news is that ovarian dermoid cysts along with any types of cysts can be removed and are not permanent. The only problem with surgery is it does nothing to prevent future ovarian cysts from forming. Going through one surgery doesn’t necessarily mean you will not need another.


This is why many women today are opting to find alternative ways to prevent cysts. Natural cures are becoming more and more popular especially when we find that traditional methods can cause so many side effects. It could be dangerous for us and any future children we may want to have.

Natural Treatment for Ovarian Cysts and PCOS

Natural methods do not have side effects. The best way to deal with ovarian dermoid cysts is to have it removed if it is a problem and then keep them from recurring by changing what we eat and how we live so that we no longer have to deal with the pain and discomfort of ever having them again.