Patient's question:
I am 27 years old this year. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said I had an ovarian cyst. I know nothing about ovarian cysts, so could you please ask how to identify this disease?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of ovarian cysts need to be differentiated from the following symptoms:1. Ovarian tumor-like inflammation: Follicular cysts and corpus luteum cysts are most common. They are usually unilateral, with a diameter less than 5 cm, thin walls, and typically resolve spontaneously within 2 months.
2. Tubal-ovarian cyst: This is an inflammatory cystic mass, often associated with infertility or a history of pelvic infection. It forms cystic masses in both adnexal regions, with clear or unclear boundaries and limited mobility.
3. Uterine fibroids: Subserous fibroids or cystic degeneration of fibroids can be easily confused with solid ovarian tumors or cysts. Fibroids are often multiple, connected to the uterus, and may be accompanied by menstrual irregularities such as excessive bleeding. During careful examination, the tumor moves rapidly with the uterine body and cervix.
4. Pregnant uterus: In early pregnancy, during three-point examination, the uterine body and cervix may appear disconnected, making it easy to mistake the soft uterine body for an ovarian tumor.