Patient's question:
Last year, I had an episode of it. At that time, after checking at the hospital, I was prescribed medication, which quickly controlled the condition when taken internally. However, recently, I've started feeling uncomfortable again. Could you please advise on how to treat an ovarian cyst for better recovery?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally speaking, if the cyst diameter is less than 5 centimeters and there is no evidence suggesting a tumor, it is usually a functional cyst. It can be closely monitored, meaning a check-up every 2-3 months, and then the follow-up interval can be adjusted based on the situation. If the cyst diameter is greater than 5 centimeters, it is more likely an ovarian tumor and generally requires surgical treatment. If it is accompanied by progressive relief of dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia, as well as painful nodules in the pelvis, endometriosis (also known as chocolate cysts) should be considered. Depending on the specific circumstances, different treatments can be adopted.