Patient's question:
Doctor, my older cousin is forty years old this year. Last time during the physical examination, she was found to have an ovarian cyst, and we are very worried.Doctor's answer:
Hello, ovarian cysts can be classified as physiological or pathological. During ovulation, the ovary may appear larger than usual due to the enlargement of the follicle, which can easily lead to false positives in ultrasound results. To determine if an ovarian cyst is present, a follow-up ultrasound examination should be conducted after menstruation to accurately assess the true size of the ovary. The treatment for ovarian cysts depends on various factors, including the patient's age, whether the cyst is malignant, its location, size, growth rate, the desire to preserve fertility, and the patient's personal preferences.