Ovarian cysts
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About the disease
K+31 Medical Center provides services for the diagnosis and treatment of cysts in women of different ages. This pathology is considered one of the most common gynecological diseases. In most cases, the disease is asymptomatic, and pathological neoplasms can disappear on their own within 3-4 menstrual cycles and do not pose a danger to the body’s reproductive system.
If, when making a diagnosis, the doctor finds a large cyst, then drug treatment is first prescribed; if a cyst rupture is suspected or there is a high risk, preference is given to surgical treatment. At the K +31 clinic you can undergo a full diagnostic examination and get an appointment with specialized specialists at any convenient time. If necessary, we perform surgical removal of tumors.
Ovarian cysts are hollow formations filled with liquid or semi-liquid contents located inside the ovary. Both cysts of the right ovary and cysts of the left ovary are diagnosed.
Regardless of location, there are such types of cysts as functional. Such small cysts do not require treatment and go away on one's own. And formations that require surgical intervention, namely, cysts in the ovarian tissue that require removal, Most often we are talking about oncology. It is important to note that functional tumors can also be removed using laparoscopic surgery if the size of the cyst is very large.
Functional cysts include the follicular ovarian cyst and the corpus luteum cyst of the ovary. They appear at a certain period of the menstrual cycle and do not pose a danger to women's health.
The most common cysts that require surgical treatment are endometrioid ovarian cyst and dermoid cyst. ovarian cyst. It is also important to differentiate any cystic formations in the ovaries as benign. and malignant. If the latter occurs, tumor removal is mandatory.
The reasons for the formation of cysts are different, including:
- Chronic inflammation in the ovaries, which led to adhesions
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Endometriosis
- Congenital pathologies of the reproductive system
- Termination of pregnancy using surgical curettage technology
- Excess weight
- Diabetes
- Hormonal disorders caused by malfunctions of the thyroid gland and metabolic processes
Common symptoms of ovarian cysts include menstrual irregularities, infertility, nagging pain lower abdomen, pain during intercourse. A serious complication of an ovarian cyst is hemorrhage. into the cyst cavity - ovarian apoplexy or torsion of the cyst stalk. Such conditions require immediate hospitalization.
Ovarian cysts have the following symptoms:
- Menstrual irregularities
- Pain in the lower abdomen (most often associated with complications such as torsion of the pedunculated paraovarian tumor)
- A swollen abdomen caused by an enlargement of the cyst capsule itself or the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity as a result of an associated infection
- Disturbance of urination and defecation. Caused by increased pressure of the cyst on the bladder and lower intestine
- Varicose veins of the lower extremities, because the cyst can compress the vessels
- Menstrual irregularities in women of reproductive age
- Bloody discharge not associated with the menstrual cycle
- Hirsutism, deepening of the voice, enlargement of the clitoris in cases where the cyst secretes male sex hormones
Appointment to the doctor
If an ovarian cyst is suspected, the patient is sent for a comprehensive clinical examination, which includes taking a blood test and determining tumor markers. Most often a cyst It is detected during a routine gynecological examination in the form of enlargement of the appendages on one side.
During an ultrasound examination, a specialist diagnoses a cyst on the wall of the ovary with characteristic contents. If necessary, to clarify the necessary details, a specialist may prescribe a test for sex hormones, functional diagnostic tests and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the pelvic organs.
On average, the size of a functional cyst ranges from 3 to 6 cm, although in some in cases it can reach 8-10 cm, one ovary is affected.
In most cases, a functional ovarian cyst does not require surgery or any treatment; only dynamic ultrasound control is sufficient. As a rule, such a cyst resolves on its own within 2-3 months. In some cases, our specialists may prescribe combined oral contraceptives (COCs) or progesterone preparations in the second phase of the cycle to normalize hormonal disorders and restore health.
If the cystic formation persists for a long time (more than 2-3 months), it increases, changes in its structure and the nature of the blood flow, detected on Doppler ultrasound may require surgery. Removal of an ovarian cyst in our clinic in the surgery department it is carried out using a safe method - laparoscopy. Biomaterial obtained as a result of the intervention specialists send for histological examination to determine the nature of the cyst and exclude cancer. We provide our patients with qualified medical care. The main thing is to listen to your doctor and follow all his treatment instructions. It is important to have regular checkups at least once a year.
If the cystic formation persists for more than 2-3 months, it increases, changes in its structure and the nature of blood flow, detected on Doppler ultrasound may require surgery. Removal of an ovarian cyst in our The clinic is carried out using a safe method - laparoscopy. Biomaterial obtained as a result of the intervention, specialists sent for histological examination to determine the nature of the cyst.
More details about gynecological surgery in K+31
The most common benign formation is the endometrioid cyst (chocolate) of the ovary. Content endometrioid cyst - dark brown liquid. Most often, the presence of such a cyst is accompanied by endometriosis of the peritoneum or body. uterus, fallopian tubes. Ultrasound diagnoses a formation with heterogeneous content. In the presence of such education, it is often there is a possibility of developing infertility: endometrioid ovarian cysts together with endometriosis contribute to the formation adhesions that prevent natural conception.
Surgery to remove an ovarian cyst is the main stage in the treatment of the disease, but not the final one. After the operation to remove an ovarian cyst to prevent its recurrence, our specialists prescribe hormonal medications, combined oral contraceptives, etc. If pregnancy does not occur after treatment, you may need carrying out IVF.
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