Patient's question:
I had a gynecological examination and found a left ovarian cyst. Without any treatment, I had a follow-up examination and found that the ovarian cyst was still there but smaller, with mild cervical erosion. Please ask: What are the consequences of not treating an ovarian cyst?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts can mainly be divided into two categories: tumorous and non-tumorous. The ovarian cysts commonly referred to are mostly non-tumorous. In clinical diagnosis, ovarian cysts often manifest symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, discomfort in the lower abdomen, increased vaginal discharge, yellow vaginal discharge, vaginal odor, and menstrual irregularities. Additionally, there is usually a solid, painless lump in the lower abdomen, and pain may recur during sexual intercourse. When the cyst affects hormone supply, symptoms such as irregular vaginal bleeding or persistent hair growth may occur. If the cyst undergoes regression, severe symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, abdominal distension, difficulty breathing, reduced appetite, nausea, and fever may appear. For patients with ovarian cysts, in addition to immediate treatment, it is also necessary to pay attention to self-care training.