Is a Small Ovarian Cyst a Serious Condition?

The ovary is a very important reproductive organ in women and is prone to disease and lesions. Ovarian cyst is a typical one, also known as ovarian cyst. If there is no inflammation, women may have no abnormal symptoms, and its biggest feature is mobility. If there is inflammation, women may have symptoms such as tenderness and ascites. Because many women do not know much about ovarian cysts, they worry about serious harm. So, is ovarian cyst serious?

Ovarian cyst is ovarian cyst. Generally speaking, ovarian cyst is not serious if it is physiological and the cyst is less than 5cm. Because female ovarian cysts are divided into physiological ovarian cysts and pathological ovarian cysts. The difference between them is that physiological cysts will change with the menstrual cycle of women. Generally speaking, after 3-6 months, physiological ovarian cysts will become smaller or even disappear spontaneously. If it is pathological ovarian cyst, it is recommended to check first. Generally, if the cyst size is less than 6cm, it is recommended to observe for a period of time, and regularly go to the hospital for re-examination. If the cyst is found to be larger than 6cm and gradually increasing, it is recommended to hospitalize for surgical treatment as soon as possible.

The treatment of ovarian cyst depends on the patient's age, whether it is malignant, the location, size, growth rate of the cyst, whether to retain fertility function, and the patient's subjective wishes.

1. Surgical treatment of benign ovarian cyst

(1) Ovarian cystectomy is often used in young patients, especially those before menopause, and normal ovarian tissue is retained as much as possible.

(2) Tubal-ovarian resection is performed in older patients (over 45 years old) or postmenopausal patients, and unilateral or bilateral tubal-ovarian resection can be performed.

2. Surgical treatment of malignant ovarian cyst

(1) Most patients have reached the late stage when they visit the doctor, so every effort should be made to resect the primary cyst and visible pelvic and abdominal metastases.

(2) Consider placing a catheter in the abdomen for postoperative intraperitoneal injection of chemotherapy drugs and other uses.