Do ovarian cysts need treatment?

Ovarian cysts are divided into physiological ovarian cysts and pathological ovarian cysts. For asymptomatic physiological ovarian cysts, and the cysts are relatively small, they do not need treatment and can be observed regularly. However, whether pathological ovarian cysts need treatment depends on the patient's age, clinical symptoms, and ovarian cyst size. The specific situation is analyzed as follows:

1. Physiological ovarian cyst: Physiological ovarian cyst is also a form of ovarian cyst, generally it is a corpus luteum cyst. After ovulation, the follicle forms a corpus luteum. If the corpus luteum does not shrink, the pressure in the corpus luteum may increase, and there may be a small amount of bleeding, which manifests as a physiological ovarian cyst. Physiological ovarian cysts are generally less than 5cm in diameter and usually do not cause discomfort. After the next menstrual period, physiological ovarian cysts will shrink or even disappear. Therefore, physiological ovarian cysts do not require special treatment, and regular visits to the hospital for B-ultrasound observation are sufficient.

2. Pathological ovarian cysts: For patients with pathological ovarian cysts, if the cyst is relatively small and the patient has no obvious symptoms, they can be observed first; during the observation period, if the cyst grows rapidly or the patient has obvious discomfort symptoms, treatment is recommended, usually surgical treatment, but the specific surgical method is related to the patient's age, cyst size, nature, etc.; for patients with malignant ovarian cysts, in addition to surgical treatment, it is also necessary to determine whether chemotherapy and radiotherapy are needed based on the condition.

Women with ovarian cysts should not blindly treat themselves. It is recommended that they follow the doctor's advice for appropriate observation or targeted treatment to avoid delaying the disease.