Patient's question:
Which hospital is the best for treating ovarian cysts? When I had a thorough check-up at the hospital, the doctor said I had an ovarian cyst, but it wasn't big and could be treated temporarily. How big does an ovarian cyst need to be for surgery to be required?Doctor's answer:
Hello, functional ovarian cysts are usually less than 5 centimeters in size. When persisting, the tumor is not very prominent. In this case, we just need to follow up closely. We can perform a detailed examination every 2-3 months, and can adjust the examination schedule according to changes in the patient's condition. It is absolutely not something to take lightly; we must stay vigilant to prevent the condition from becoming malignant.If the tumor diameter is greater than 5 centimeters, it is generally considered an ovarian tumor, and surgery is required in this case. If the patient also experiences dysmenorrhea, pain and skin breakdown during intercourse, or has nodules in the pelvic area, it could be endometriosis, also known as chocolate cysts.