Patient's question:
Recently, my husband and I had intimate relations, but for now, we don't have the intention of having children, so I took birth control pills. But is there a relationship between taking birth control pills and ovarian cysts?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts are a common gynecological condition, with a wide range of prevalence. Women between the ages of 20 and 50 are at risk of developing this condition. It is a very dangerous situation to have an ovarian cyst, as once it becomes malignant, it can severely affect the patient's health. For this disease, close attention is needed, and the cause should be identified and treated actively. Ovarian cysts caused by emergency contraception usually disappear on their own within 3 months. If an ovarian cyst still exists 3 months after not taking the pill, it is likely due to a less serious cause. In such cases, some blood-activating and blood-resolving traditional Chinese medicine can be taken. Guizhi Fuling Pill can be considered. If the cyst diameter is greater than 5 centimeters, it is often an ovarian tumor, and surgery is generally required for treatment.