Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Can an ovarian cyst 5 cm in diameter before pregnancy be left untreated without surgery?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts are classified as physiological or pathological. Physiological cysts undergo changes during the menstrual cycle, and under normal circumstances, they usually resolve or shrink on their own within 3-6 months. If the cyst is pathological, treatment should be symptomatic based on clinical manifestations and cyst size. Generally, if the cyst is smaller than 6 cm, observation and regular follow-up at the hospital are recommended. If the cyst is larger than 6 cm, hospitalization and surgical treatment are necessary. A biopsy and pathological examination after surgery are required to determine the nature of the lesion.