Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. May I have sexual intercourse during the treatment for an ovarian cyst?Doctor's answer:
Hello! If you have an ovarian cyst, you can have appropriate sexual activity during conservative treatment, but it is not advisable to be too intense. Ovarian cysts are classified as either physiological or pathological. Physiological cysts will undergo different changes with the menstrual cycle. Generally, they will either shrink or grow within 3-6 months. You can be closely monitored, meaning a check-up every 2-3 months, and then adjust the follow-up interval based on the situation. If it is a pathological cyst, symptomatic treatment is sufficient. For patients with ovarian cysts, in addition to symptomatic medication, it is also important to pay attention to self-care training, such as maintaining cleanliness, avoiding sexual activity, and eating less spicy and irritating foods. Finally, it is advised that female patients must undergo regular follow-up examinations!