Question

When should I seek care for a corpus luteum cyst?

Answer 1

You should seek immediate care if your cyst bursts and causes severe pain. Also, you should seek emergency care if it grows so big that it twists your ovary (ovarian torsion).

Get help right away if you notice these symptoms:

• Persistent nausea and vomiting with pelvic pain.
• Severe pain in your shoulder.
• Feeling light-headed or dizzy, like you’re about to faint.
• Stabbing pain in one side of your abdomen or pelvic area.

These warning signs are important. Keep in mind, though, that corpus luteum cysts are mostly uneventful masses that grow and disappear with no issues or impact.