Patient's question:
Doctor, I heard that one of my colleagues was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst a few days ago. Her family is now raising money to prepare for her treatment. I haven't really encountered this disease before, so I wanted to ask, what exactly is an ovarian cyst?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts can be classified as physiological or pathological cysts, which are benign inflammatory conditions. It is recommended to undergo a thorough gynecological ultrasound examination as soon as possible after the menstrual period ends. Physiological ovarian cysts typically disappear shortly after the period. If the pathological ovarian cyst has a diameter of 3 cm or more, it can also be detected via ultrasound after the menstrual period ends. Medication treatment may be considered for larger cysts, while laparoscopic surgery may be necessary for larger cysts. This condition may be related to chronic gynecological inflammation, long-term overexertion, or the use of estrogen drugs.