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 another month. I've never had a cyst before.
Doctor's answer:
For ovarian cyst examination, it is generally better to do the test during the early or late stage of menstruation. Ovarian cysts are mostly benign tumors with slow growth rate and usually show no clinical symptoms. Medication treatment can be administered first. If the cyst is left untreated, 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 and try to consume less food with high estrogen content, as it can stimulate the cyst to grow. Foods high in fat should also be limited, as ovarian cysts absorb nutrients from fat, leading to rapid growth.