The cyst is a tumor that is filled with fluid. The cyst occurs in connection with a violation in the development of female hormones (estrogen, progesterone). Most often, the formation of cysts is observed in women of childbearing age.
Symptoms of ovarian cyst
Often a woman does not notice the onset of cyst formation. However, you should pay attention to such symptoms:
- pressing pain in abdomen;
- painful or unpleasant sensations during intercourse;
- irregular menstruation, sometimes painful;
- a sharp increase in the abdomen.
When sudden sudden pain in the abdomen arises, urgent hospitalization is required. Such pain can occur when the cyst is twisted or even broken.
Diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cyst
Cystically-altered ovaries are detected on ultrasound of the pelvic organs. Early diagnosis allows you to detect cysts before they increase in size, when they will discomfort women or will break them. Detection of cyst formation at an early stage will cost a woman minimal treatment.
Treatment of ovarian cystosis depends on several factors: the type of cyst, its size. A small role in the appointment of treatment is played by the woman's health status, her age, her desire to have children.
Sometimes it happens that the cyst of a small size found on the ultrasound of the ovaries disappears after 2-3 cycles of menstruation. In other cases, the gynecologist prescribes hormone therapy in order for the cyst to decrease in size. In this case, the woman will need to pass additional tests for the correct selection of drugs.
In very severe cases, when the cyst does not respond to drug treatment, surgical intervention is prescribed. In order to prevent ovarian cysts or identify it at an early stage, it is recommended to visit the doctor at least once every six months.