Patient's question:
Said chest pain, I touched both breasts and found small hard lumps. After searching online, I noticed there was also a small amount of white discharge in her underwear.Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts come in many types, some of which shrink on their own, while others may require surgery. Whether surgery is necessary should be decided by a surgeon. If conservative treatment is chosen, a follow-up ultrasound is usually recommended about one month later. If the cysts significantly shrink, then follow-up monitoring is sufficient. However, during conservative treatment, if acute abdominal pain—ovarian cyst torsion—occurs, emergency surgery is required. It is essential to seek medical attention at a reputable hospital. Some hospitals I know of include: International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital (China Welfare Institute), Women's Department of Shanghai Municipal People's Armed Police Corps Hospital, and Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University.