Patient's question:
This year in January, I had abnormal menstruation and was diagnosed with a serous ovarian cyst (about 1.5kg). Two months after the surgery, I didn't have my period again, and I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (amenorrhea, hyperandrogenism). I have taken birth control pills and period-regulating and blood-nourishing medicine for 21 days, but still haven't had my period, and breast lumps and tenderness have reappeared again. How did the ovarian cyst and polycystic ovary syndrome follow one after another? What is the cause? When can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts are a common disease among women of reproductive age. The cysts can be physiological or pathological. Physiological cysts do not require surgery, while pathological cysts often need surgery for definitive diagnosis and additional treatment. First, you need to determine whether the cyst is physiological or pathological. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a follow-up ultrasound examination. Currently, advanced diagnostic methods such as color Doppler ultrasound, careful X-ray examinations, and laparoscopy can help diagnose ovarian cyst inflammation at an early stage. Although ovarian cysts can easily become malignant, early and thorough examination, early detection, and early treatment can significantly reduce the serious harm to women's health caused by the recurrence of ovarian cysts. During treatment, patients should avoid sexual activity.