What is ovarian torsion?

Ovarian torsion occurs when the ovary becomes twisted. Some causes of ovarian torsion may be related to an ovarian cyst, certain medications, pelvic surgery and pregnancy. Some symptoms include, lower abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

How do members experience ovarian torsion?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ovarian torsion*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for ovarian torsion*

Who has ovarian torsion on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 6
40s 9
50s 7
60s 1
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 25