Ovarian cyst

What is an ovarian cyst and what does it look like?

An ovarian cyst is a small neoplasm with liquid content inside, which tends to grow when the amount of secretion increases. There are several types of cysts, and most often there are no symptoms of this disease.

According to the generalized classification, functional and organic cysts are distinguished. Functional - arise as a result of minor violations in the work of the ovaries. Over time, the neoplasm dissolves or is quite easily removed with the help of hormonal drugs. Organic cysts on the ovary do not disappear on their own and, as a rule, require surgical treatment.

Cysts are also classified by type:

• The ovarian follicular cyst has thin walls and a smooth surface. Sometimes several follicular cysts can form on the ovary at once.
• The cyst of the corpus luteum is functional. It has thickened yellow walls.
• Hemorrhagic is formed as a result of hemorrhage inside the formed follicular cyst or cyst of the corpus luteum.
• An endometrioid cyst is a consequence of the growth of endometrial tissues in the ovaries. The content is dark (chocolate).
• Mucinous – a benign epithelial neoplasm filled with mucous fluid, which is a secretion of the epithelium (mucin), has an uneven surface.
• Serous also refers to epithelial, its surface is lined with serous epithelium, filled with a transparent liquid.
• A dermoid cyst is a neoplasm, the content of which is fat, hair, germs, and teeth.

Causes of ovarian cysts

• hormonal imbalance;
• abortions (vacuum and medical termination of pregnancy);
• thyroid disease;
• inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs;
• drug therapy in the treatment of breast cancer;
• taking drugs that affect the level of hormones and are used to treat infertility.
• bad habits.

Ovarian cyst symptoms

• Very often, the appearance and development of ovarian cysts do not have pronounced symptoms, especially if the neoplasm is small. In most cases, a cyst is diagnosed during a routine examination by a gynecologist.
• The most frequent symptoms of ovarian cysts include:
• pain of varying intensity, which is mainly localized in the lower part of the abdomen;
• a menstrual irregularities;
• hirsutism: male-type growth of facial and body hair;
• discomfort and pain during sex;
• dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Ovarian cyst treatment

When choosing a cyst treatment scheme, the following criteria are taken into account: the type of neoplasm, the degree of severity of symptoms, the risk of developing cancer, the patient's age, and her desire to have a child in the future.

Ovarian cyst treatment without surgery is carried out within 2-3 months, the therapy scheme is selected by the doctor individually for each patient. In the absence of a positive effect from drug treatment, laparoscopy of the ovarian cyst is performed.

In no case should you use folk medicine, because such experiments can worsen the clinical picture and lead to serious complications. With timely diagnosis of an ovarian cyst and correctly selected therapy, complications can be easily avoided.

Ovarian cyst: treatment in Lviv

Conservative treatment of an ovarian cyst can be done in Lviv. In the clinic, you can undergo a full examination and consult with a gynecologist about further treatment. An experienced doctor will conduct your therapy until a positive result is obtained. Self-medication is inappropriate and dangerous for health, consult a specialist!