Patient's question:
I've been feeling that my waist has been getting thicker in the past few months, and when I gently press my abdomen, there's a noticeable lump. I noticed something was wrong and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said it was an ovarian cyst. I've never heard of that before. How does an ovarian cyst occur, and is it serious?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts are relatively common benign tumors in gynecology that tend to recur. The general cause is mostly influenced by hereditary factors across generations, such as a family history of ovarian cysts, or endocrine factors, environmental factors, and lifestyle influences, such as excessive psychological stress, dietary habits, or lifestyle. This condition is not very serious, and the treatment method should be chosen based on the size of the tumor. If the ovarian cyst is relatively large, below 5.0 centimeters, surgical treatment is generally required.