Patient's question:
What are the causes of follicular cysts?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 urine 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 classified as ovarian tumors, referring to cystic growths forming in the ovaries. Since they are tumors, they can be benign or malignant, and may be either 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.