Patient's question:
I had one last year. At that time, after checking at the hospital, I was prescribed medication. Both topical and oral treatments quickly controlled it. However, recently, my private area has started to feel uncomfortable again. My discharge is also abnormal, and the odor is very strong. Please ask: What are the symptoms of an ovarian cyst?Doctor's answer:
An ovarian cyst refers to a cyst-like mass that reappears in the ovary. Ovarian cysts are a type of ovarian tumor and can be either benign or malignant. Common symptoms include abdominal masses, typically of medium or small size. If there are no complications or malignant transformations, the most prominent feature is mobility, often able to flow from the pelvic cavity to the abdomen. The mass is generally painless, but if complications or malignant transformations occur, not only will the mass itself be tender to touch, but even peritoneal irritation may appear. The most obvious sign is ascites, which is often a feature of malignant tumors. However, benign cysts such as ovarian fibroma and papillary cystadenoma can also produce endocrine symptoms such as hirsutism, deepening of the voice, and clitoral enlargement, which are extracapsular virilization.