Patient's question:
Last year, I was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, and it was already 5 cm in size. The doctor said the cyst would continue to grow and that surgery would be necessary, so I was advised to carefully monitor it. This year, when I went for a check-up, the doctor said that the cyst had disappeared. What could have caused a 5 cm ovarian cyst to vanish?Doctor's answer:
The variation of ovarian cysts can be significant; they are likely to shrink or disappear. A 5-centimeter ovarian cyst is not considered excessively large. Such cysts tend to exhibit considerable fluctuation, potentially growing significantly and requiring surgery, or they may shrink or disappear, with disappearance within a short period being possible. Last year's examination revealed a cyst, but this year's follow-up showed the cyst had disappeared, suggesting it had shrunk and vanished. There are several treatment methods for ovarian cysts, but as patient symptoms vary, the diagnostic approach may differ. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment upon experiencing symptoms.