Post Date November, 17 2024
Ovarian cyst is a disease that we often encounter in our daily lives. It is one of the common gynecological diseases, and treatment after getting sick should also be timely, especially targeted treatment based on one's own condition. Therefore, does ovarian cyst require surgery? Let's understand together.
Do ovarian cysts require surgery?
If there is a tumor in the ovary, it is necessary to determine the nature of the tumor. If it is a benign tumor, there should be no problem after resection, but if it is a malignant tumor, not only surgical treatment but also anticancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy should be performed
Not every patient with ovarian cysts requires surgical treatment. Some patients have ovarian cysts that have not developed and have not affected their physiological functions. These patients do not need surgical treatment, as long as they go to the hospital for follow-up on time. The cysts grow rapidly, with menstrual arrest, bloating, and abdominal pain
How much surgery is needed for ovarian cysts
Many patients believe that surgical resection is only necessary when the cyst is large enough to reach a certain extent, but in reality, not only the size of the cyst should be considered, but also other factors of the patient should be comprehensively considered, such as whether the cyst is ruptured or whether the patient is infected with malignant cysts. Surgical treatment is generally required when the cyst is larger than 5 millimeters. Cysts less than 5cm are generally considered physiological cysts and do not require surgical treatment. Ultrasound follow-up every 3 months is sufficient. Most physiological cysts shrink or disappear on their own, but the other or ipsilateral ovaries may grow again. Cysts with a diameter greater than 5cm are mainly considered to have complications such as rupture, infection, and torsion, so surgical treatment is recommended.
Treatment methods for ovarian cysts
1. Surgical treatment: Ovarian cysts are a general term for ovarian cystic masses, and their harm to the body and treatment depend on their nature. Generally speaking, if the diameter of a cyst is less than 5 centimeters and there is no evidence to suggest a tumor, it is mostly a functional cyst and can be closely followed up, that is, examined every 2-3 months, and the examination interval can be adjusted according to the situation in the future; If the diameter of the cyst is greater than 5 centimeters, it is mostly an ovarian tumor and generally requires surgical treatment. When dysmenorrhea, sexual intercourse pain, and pelvic tenderness nodules accompanied by sexual deterioration are present, endometriotic cysts should be considered. Different treatments can be given according to specific circumstances.
