- Are ovarian cysts dangerous?
Ovarian cysts, like many cysts, vary between benign and malignant. Ultrasonographic examination gives an idea whether the cyst is good or bad. If there is a suspicious appearance, imaging methods such as blood tests, tomography and MRI provide almost 100 percent results regarding the condition of the cyst.
- You said benign and malignant, can we open them?
Functional cysts are cysts that form during the cyclic functions of the ovaries and can usually be treated with medication after a few months of monitoring. As a result of three-month follow-up, if there is no shrinkage with medication and, on the contrary, growth is observed, surgery is decided. However, what women should know here is that simple cysts up to 8 cm are very likely to be treated with medication. That's why they don't need surgery right away.
- What about non-functional cysts?
Non-functional cysts, which we call neoplastic, generally do not respond to drug treatment. For example, edometrioma or dermoid cysts do not go away on their own or with medication. However, if the cyst is small in size, such as 2-3 cm, and does not cause any complaints, there is no need for surgery, but follow-up must be done. However, if any cyst that is suspicious for serious disease is detected, surgery must be performed regardless of size and complaint.
- Is it possible for ovarian cysts to burst?
Patients with ovarian cysts larger than 5 – 6 cm and receiving medication should be warned about the possibility of bursting after sexual intercourse. . If complaints such as sudden onset of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, cold sweats, high blood pressure, or fainting occur after sexual intercourse, the person should be urgently hospitalized.
- Finally, is pregnancy a problem for a woman with fibroids?
In such cases, if a pregnancy occurs, risks such as miscarriage, premature birth, and developmental delay are present. may occur. Therefore, I recommend that women undergo a gynecological examination before getting pregnant. Myomas larger than a certain size must be removed before pregnancy. After surgical intervention, these risks are eliminated. But In women who become pregnant without noticing a myoma, the myoma often grows during pregnancy and can cause severe pain. Myomectomy is not recommended for these women during pregnancy and during cesarean section.
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