What are the main symptoms of late-stage follicular cysts?

Patient's question:

Late stage ovarian cyst main symptoms

Doctor's answer:

Hello, ovarian cysts usually do not cause symptoms, but you may notice a solid, painless lump in the lower abdomen or pain during intercourse. Large cysts can compress the area near the bladder, causing urinary retention, but this is rarely the case. When cysts affect hormone production, symptoms such as irregular vaginal bleeding or increased body hair (see "Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovary Dysfunction") may occur. Cysts can twist, causing severe abdominal pain, nausea, and fever.
Ovarian cysts, strictly speaking, are a type of ovarian tumor, referring to cystic growths forming within the ovaries. Since they are tumors, they can be classified as benign or malignant, cystic or solid. Malignant ovarian tumors have a high mortality rate and rank first among gynecological tumors. Therefore, once it is confirmed that it is a left ovarian cyst, attention should be paid.