Having ovarian teratoma surgery may affect ovarian function.
Ovarian teratoma is a kind of tumor originated from primitive germ cells, including mature teratoma and immature teratoma, the cause of its pathogenesis is still unclear, the patient mostly with abdominal mass or abdominal pain as the main manifestation.
1. Ovarian mature teratoma: most of them are benign tumors, usually the cyst can be removed by surgery, if the ovarian tissue is damaged in the process of removal, it may affect the ovarian function; on the contrary, it has no obvious effect.
2. Ovarian immature teratoma: generally malignant tumors, for patients with fertility requirements, if the tumor does not affect the uterus and the opposite side of the ovary, can be carried out on the diseased side of the ovary resection; for the non-fertility requirements or the disease in the advanced stage of the patient, need to carry out a comprehensive staging surgery, so may affect the function of the ovary.
For patients who are found to have ovarian teratoma, it is recommended to go to regular hospitals in time, complete relevant examinations, and choose the appropriate way of active treatment under the guidance of doctors in order to get the best therapeutic effect.