Patient's question:
On March 13, 2019, I had a thorough examination of the ovarian cyst. There was only 4.8 cm of pelvic effusion, but I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for regulation. However, on March 30, 2019, the examination showed that the original ovarian cyst had shrunk, but a new pelvic effusion of 4.9 cm had developed. I would like to ask, how is this possible? I thought traditional Chinese medicine could regulate it, why did it increase instead?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you described, the current ovarian cyst is mainly related to the excretion of estrogen and progesterone in the body.Guidance and suggestions: Hello, pelvic effusion. If it occurs after ovulation, it is a physiological phenomenon. Apart from this period, it may be caused by chronic inflammation seeping fluid, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain and lower back pain. This requires oral medication for treatment. For ovarian cysts less than 5 centimeters in size, regular follow-up is recommended. If they are larger than 5 centimeters, minimally invasive surgery is necessary.