Patient's question:
I had an ultrasound in January this year that detected an ovarian cyst, which is 3.4 centimeters in size. Sometimes I feel stomach pain and bloating, but my menstruation is normal. Could the ovarian cyst be malignant?Doctor's answer:
1. Ovarian cysts are divided into physiological cysts and pathological cysts. The former can be cured without treatment. If it is a pathological cyst, and the nature is solid, such as teratoma, it must be surgically removed for treatment. If the nature is liquid, such as chocolate cyst of the ovary, the best treatment method is traditional Chinese medicine conservative treatment.2. It is recommended to go to a local regular authoritative hospital for detailed examination and treatment. The treatment of cysts generally adopts advanced diagnostic techniques such as color Doppler ultrasound, X-ray examination, and laparoscopy. If it is relatively large, it is best to have surgery in a timely manner, and a detailed pathological examination is recommended. It is also suggested to follow up at the hospital.