Patient's question:
Ovarian cyst 6.5 cm, been like this for 3.5 years, it was always less than 5 cm before. Had some abdominal pain recently, ultrasound shows it's 6.5 cm now. Not sure if surgery is necessary.Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts are a common disease among women of reproductive age. The cysts can be physiological (meaning they are normal and can naturally disappear with the menstrual cycle) or pathological (formed due to disease). Physiological cysts do not require surgery, while pathological cysts often need surgery for diagnosis and appropriate treatment. First, you need to determine whether the cyst is physiological or pathological. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a follow-up ultrasound examination. Currently, advanced diagnostic technologies such as color Doppler ultrasound, X-ray examinations, and laparoscopy can help diagnose ovarian cysts at an early stage. Although ovarian cysts can easily become malignant, early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment can still prevent this from happening.