Patient's question:
I often have a bloated lower abdomen, and it hurts a lot, and there is also bloody discharge coming out. Why is this happening? I'm really scared. Please ask: What is the best treatment for ovarian cysts?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts can be physiological (meaning they are normal fluctuations in the menstrual cycle that can naturally disappear) or pathological (formed due to disease). Physiological cysts do not require surgery, while pathological cysts often need surgery for definitive diagnosis and additional treatment. For women of reproductive age, after discovering an ovarian cyst, the next course of action depends on the nature of the cyst. Ultrasound results are very helpful for diagnosis. If MRI indicates that the cyst is anechoic (without echoes) and non-segmented, it is advisable to wait and see for 3 months. After 3 months, a repeat MRI should be performed. If the cyst still exists, surgery should be considered for resolution. For other types of cysts, in most cases, they are pathological and surgery is necessary for definitive diagnosis.