Patient's question:
Three months pregnant, during the 3D ultrasound examination at the hospital, I was found to have a corpus luteum cyst. I had this condition before getting pregnant, but it was already treated and resolved. Now that I'm pregnant again, the doctor suggested that I don't need treatment, but I'm still very worried.What kind of help I need: What should I do about the corpus luteum cyst?
Doctor's answer:
During early pregnancy, a magnetic resonance examination revealed an ovarian cyst, which is suspected to be a corpus luteum cyst. Generally, corpus luteum cysts are less than 5 cm in size. In this case, close monitoring is required, as most corpus luteum cysts disappear after the third month of pregnancy or after a miscarriage. Cysts usually have no adverse effects on fetal growth and development. However, if abnormal conditions such as recurrence or rupture occur, surgical treatment may be necessary, which could lead to complications like miscarriage. Therefore, during early pregnancy, it is important to rest and avoid strenuous exercise, especially sudden movements like lifting feet abruptly or frequent squatting and standing. In case of severe abdominal pain, immediate hospitalization and examination are required.