Patient's question:
Auntie has been feeling unwell recently and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. It was discovered that she had an ovarian cyst. She is now undergoing treatment at the hospital, which is quite good. She loves drinking soy milk in the morning, but I am worried it might affect her health. Can patients with ovarian cysts drink soy milk?Doctor's answer:
Soy milk does not have a significant impact on ovarian cysts. If consumed daily, it may have some minor effects, so it's important to control the intake. It's best not to drink less than 300 milliliters per day, or try drinking for a period of time and then taking a break. This is not the main cause of ovarian cysts. If the cyst is large, some herbal remedies for dissolving lumps can be considered. Surgical treatment is required for cysts larger than five centimeters, while smaller ones can be monitored with irregular follow-up examinations.