Patient's question:
I feel itchy in the lower private area. Upon careful examination, it is an ovarian cyst. My period hasn't come this month. Can an ovarian cyst cause a delayed period?Doctor's answer:
You feel itchy in the lower private area, and this condition is usually caused by vulvovaginitis, which has no direct relationship with ovarian cysts. You mentioned your period is delayed, and if you have a history of sexual activity, you should first rule out pregnancy. If it's not pregnancy, it's also unrelated to ovarian cysts, and your condition may be due to menstrual irregularities. However, it's normal for women to occasionally have a delay of about a week in their period without any abnormalities. You can either wait and see or take medication to regulate your period.