Ovarian cysts larger than 5cm do not necessarily require surgery, if it is a physiological ovarian cyst can be observed, if it is a pathologic ovarian cysts recommended surgical treatment, the patient needs to go to the regular hospital for examination, choose the appropriate treatment.
Physiological ovarian cysts can disappear on their own with the cyclical changes of the ovary, often occurring in the second half of menstruation, mainly due to cysts formed by follicular luteinization. This condition can be observed.
Pathologic ovarian cysts usually persist or enlarge progressively. It is currently believed that if the patient’s tumor is growing rapidly, surgery is required even if it does not exceed 5 cm.
Ovarian cysts have a great impact on a woman’s ovaries and other functions. Women are advised to have regular and good medical checkups, and to have a full body checkup at least once a year. If abnormalities in ovarian function are found, it is important to have a regular review after the discovery of the tumor and consult the doctor’s advice to determine whether surgery is needed.