How big is an ovarian cyst that requires surgery?

How big does an ovarian cyst need surgery?

Ovarian cyst is a broad type of ovarian tumor that can occur in people of all ages. It is a common tumor of the female reproductive system and has different properties and forms, unilateral or bilateral, cystic or solid, benign or malignant. Among them, cystic cysts are more common and have a certain malignant ratio.

How often does surgery for ovarian cysts be required?

Under normal circumstances, if the ovarian cyst is smaller than 5cm, the tumor marker test shows it is benign. At this time, you can observe and take some medicine for conditioning, usually Guizhi Fuling Capsule. If the ovarian cyst is larger than 5cm, whether it is benign or malignant, the tumor markers require surgery. Generally, you can be hospitalized for treatment, either open or minimally invasive.

Generally speaking, if the diameter of female ovarian cyst is larger than 5 cm, conservative treatment is ineffective and surgical treatment is required. However, there are special cases, such as female ovarian chocolate cyst, which is caused by the cyst from the endometrium to the ovary. In this case, generally speaking, for women with fertility requirements, especially women of childbearing age, chocolate cysts with a diameter of more than 3 cm require surgical treatment. Surgical treatment mainly removes the cyst, removes the lesions from the pelvic endometrium, and restores the female's reproductive function.