Are there any symptoms of benign ovarian cysts that require treatment?

What are the symptoms of benign ovarian cysts? Do they need treatment?

Benign ovarian cyst refers to the formation of cystic tumors in the ovaries. It is a common and frequently occurring disease in women and a type of benign ovarian tumor. It can occur at any age, but is most common in women aged 20 to 50 years.

Symptoms of benign ovarian cysts include:

1. When the tumor is small, it is usually asymptomatic and is often discovered accidentally during a gynecological examination or pelvic ultrasound examination.

2. Gynecological examination may reveal spherical masses on one or both sides of the uterus, which are mostly cystic, with a smooth surface and no adhesion to the uterus.

3. As the tumor grows, the patient may feel a mass in the lower abdomen or feel that the abdomen is enlarged and the abdominal circumference is increased, and often feels bloating and discomfort.

4. When a large or huge tumor fills the pelvis and abdominal cavity, compression symptoms such as frequent urination, constipation, and shortness of breath may occur.

Gynecologists point out: Treatment of patients with benign ovarian cysts:

1. It is generally believed that if the diameter of the cyst is less than 5 cm and there are no symptoms, no special treatment is required. Some cysts, such as follicular cysts, can disappear naturally.

2. If the size of the cyst exceeds 5 cm, if there is a tendency for the cyst to grow during regular observation, or if the cyst grows rapidly and increases significantly, the patient should be admitted to the hospital for surgical treatment.