Uterine cysts over 15 centimeters require surgical treatment, because this cyst is too large and the chances of complications increase significantly.
Uterine cysts may refer to ovarian cysts, this cyst is already 15 cm, physiological cysts are unlikely, it should be a pathological phenomenon.
Pathologic ovarian cysts that are larger than 5 cm are at risk for complications such as torsion, rupture, and infection. Once these complications occur, the patient will experience severe abdominal pain, and in severe cases, the patient’s life may be jeopardized. In the case of larger chocolate cysts, there is also some chance of malignancy.
When it is determined that there is a 15-centimeter cyst on the ovary, early surgical treatment is usually recommended, which can be done by laparoscopic surgery, followed by pathologic examination after surgery. When having the surgery, it is important to avoid the menstrual period.