How big is the ovarian cyst that does not require surgery?

How big does an ovarian cyst have to be before it requires surgery?

Ovarian cysts are common tumors of the female reproductive system with a high incidence rate and slow development. When the ovarian cyst is small, there are almost no symptoms. If it develops, the cyst will gradually expand and often contact the spherical mass on one or both sides of the uterus. It is cystic or solid, with a smooth surface, no adhesion to the uterus, and good long-term activity. When the tumor is larger, patients often have abdominal distension and compression symptoms, such as frequent urination, constipation, palpitations, etc.

Generally speaking, if the cyst is less than 5 cm in diameter and there is no evidence of a tumor, it is mostly a functional cyst and can be closely followed up, that is, once every 2 to 3 months, and then the inspection interval can be adjusted according to the situation; if the cyst is larger than 5 cm in diameter, it is mostly an ovarian tumor and generally requires surgical treatment. If accompanied by progressive dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and pelvic tender nodules, endometriosis cysts should be considered. Different treatment methods can be adopted according to the specific situation.

Precautions for patients with ovarian cysts: Rapidly growing ovarian tumors are an indication for surgery. If a malignant ovarian tumor is found, surgery should be performed first, followed by a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. If sudden paroxysmal pain occurs in the lower abdomen, and a gynecological examination or ultrasound indicates torsion of the ovarian tumor, surgery or conservative treatment should also be performed in a timely manner.

Patients with ovarian cysts should pay more attention to their health in daily life. If they find abnormal phenomena such as paroxysmal pain in the lower abdomen, they should go to a regular hospital for examination in time and find out the cause and treat it in time. Patients with cysts must pay attention to dietary hygiene and avoid eating too greasy food, which will weaken the body's resistance to bacteria.