Patient's question:
During the recent company physical examination, the ultrasound revealed a cyst in my right ovary. Now, I don't know what to do? Will it affect fertility? Please ask if there are any solutions?? Urgent! Looking forward to your reply! First question supplement: My report says:A 22MM17MM cystic mass is seen in the right ovary, with thin walls, unclear internal echo, and visible scattered echoes.
Can you tell me what type of cyst it is?
Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts are a common gynecological condition that pose significant harm to women. Therefore, it is crucial for women to seek timely treatment if they develop ovarian cysts, as otherwise, their lives will be severely affected. Ovarian cysts are a type of ovarian tumor, and their mechanism of causing infertility is related to interference with ovulation function. Certain endocrine-functional ovarian cysts, such as ovarian thyroid tumors, granulosa-theca cell tumors, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors, can produce corresponding hormones due to the different components of the tumor tissue they contain. This disrupts the normal secretion of ovarian hormones and ovulation, leading to symptoms such as amenorrhea, uterine bleeding, hirsutism, and infertility. Therefore, it is necessary to actively treat ovarian cysts upon discovery to prevent them from growing during pregnancy, which could be dangerous for both the mother and child. Additionally, if left untreated, the chances of pregnancy may also decrease.