Enlarged Ovary: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with an enlarged ovary?

Enlarged ovary may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the ovaries may also involve other body systems. In some cases, an enlarged ovary may not produce any symptoms.

Pelvic symptoms that may occur along with an enlarged ovary

Pelvic symptoms may accompany enlarged ovary including:

• Abdominal, pelvic, or lower back pain that can be severe
• Difficulty urinating (dysuria) and urinary retention
• Heavy bleeding during menstrual period (menorrhagia)
• Menstrual pain that is more severe than normal
• Missed menstrual periods
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Urgent need to urinate
• Vaginal bleeding that is abnormal

Other symptoms that may occur along with an enlarged ovary

Other symptoms may accompany enlarged ovary including:

• Body aches, particularly thigh pain
• Breast pain or tenderness
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Unintentional weight gain

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

In some cases, an enlarged ovary can be a serious condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious symptoms:

• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Persistent vomiting
• Severe, sudden pain in abdomen