Patient's question:
After getting married, I have never been able to get pregnant, so I have always paid close attention to my health. Recently, I've been feeling constant pain in my lower abdomen. During an ultrasound, it was discovered that I have an ovarian cyst. I think this might be related to my infertility. How serious are the dangers of an ovarian cyst?Doctor's answer:
If the ovarian cyst is relatively small, it generally does not affect pregnancy. However, if the ovarian cyst is caused by endometriosis, also known as a chocolate cyst, endometriosis may affect pregnancy. If it is a physiological corpus luteum cyst, it naturally shrinks after menstruation, and this has no impact on the body. Small ovarian cysts pose no significant harm to the body. If the ovarian cyst is large, surgery may be required. For patients with ovarian cysts, in addition to proper treatment, it is also important to pay attention to self-care, such as paying more attention to personal hygiene and avoiding sexual activity during medication. Finally, it is advised that female patients must undergo regular follow-up examinations!