How to treat ovarian cysts

  Ovarian cysts are treated differently depending on the patient’s condition and the cyst. Ovarian cysts are cystic masses that occur in the ovaries and are classified as benign or malignant. The treatment for benign and malignant is also different.  Benign ovarian cysts are mostly unilateral, have a long growth cycle, are gradually increasing in size, are very mobile, have a smooth surface and are rarely or not accompanied by ascites. Patients themselves do not have obvious symptoms and most are found during gynecological screening. When benign ovarian cysts are small, most of them can subside on their own and are usually left untreated and can be reviewed regularly, usually every 3-6 months; for ovarian cysts larger than 5 cm, surgery is required. Endometriotic cysts, depending on the patient’s symptoms and fertility needs, can be treated either medically or surgically; for endometriotic cysts larger than 5 centimeters in diameter, surgical treatment is performed. In case of acute abdominal conditions such as cyst torsion, emergency laparotomy is required. The surgical procedure can be either laparoscopic or cesarean. Young, bilaterally benign ovarian cysts with fertility requirements undergo ovarian tumor debulking. Large benign ovarian cysts can be drained of fluid before surgery.  The malignant ovarian tumors are mostly bilateral, with short growth cycles, rapid enlargement, poor mobility, uneven surface of the mass, mostly accompanied by ascites, and cancer cells can be detected in ascites. Patients mostly have rapid weight loss in a short period of time. Most malignant tumors are mainly treated by surgery, supplemented with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.  In conclusion, the treatment of ovarian cysts is mostly based on surgical treatment. Regular review is needed after surgery. Usually, you should go to the hospital for health checkup frequently.