ovarian cysts

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hi everyone,

I am new to gyne nursing and am wondering if anyone has heard of constipation due to ruptured ovarian cyst (confirmed via translady partsl ultrasound). I have always been under the impression that this was a symptom very specific to ovarian cancer. What pathologically would cause absent BMs and/or constipation after a cyst or ruptured cyst, and does this warrant further investigation? Or is it appropriate to advise patients to take stool softeners and "wait it out"?

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Specializes in Reproductive & Public Health.

An acute abdomen from any cause can cause constipation because of the inflammatory effect on the bowel and/or pelvic nerve plexus. As far as advising a patient to wait it out, take laxatives, or seek more urgent care- I would leave that decision up to the provider.

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You should never be advising a patient about (almost) anything! Their doctor does this!

Is this really something you have wrong and you are seeking medical advice?

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

As per the Terms of Service we do not offer medical advice. I think this is something the patient should discuss with their PCP.

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