Patient's question:
Does the cyst in the attachment need treatment?It hasn't caused any obvious pain, just occasional bloating on the right side of the lower abdomen, but no pain. Do cysts generally grow quickly if left untreated? Since I haven't confirmed whether I'm pregnant yet and can't take medication, I won't know for sure until a month later. I've never had a cyst before.
Doctor's answer:
For ovarian cyst examination, it is generally best to perform the test during the early or late stage of menstruation. Ovarian cysts are mostly benign tumors with slow growth rates and typically do not cause clinical symptoms. Medication treatment can be administered first. If the cyst is left untreated, as it grows larger, common complications include torsion of the cyst stalk, cyst rupture, infection, and cyst malignancy. If the size of the ovarian cyst exceeds 5 cm, surgical treatment should be considered. Based on your condition, medication treatment can be initiated first. Additionally, pay attention to your diet—try to minimize the intake of foods high in estrogen, as they can stimulate the cyst to grow. Foods high in fat should also be consumed in moderation, as ovarian cysts absorb nutrients from fat, leading to rapid growth.