What does ovarian cyst mean? Is this disease serious?

What does ovarian cyst mean and is this disease serious?

Ovarian cysts are cystic structures formed on the ovaries or their surface, which may contain liquid or solid substances. Whether this disease is serious depends on the situation. If it is just a physiological ovarian cyst, it is generally not serious. If it is a pathological ovarian cyst, it may be very serious.

Ovarian tumors have different properties and forms, including unilateral or bilateral, cystic or solid, benign or malignant, among which cystic is more common and has a certain malignant ratio. The occurrence of ovarian cysts may be related to factors such as environment, diet, infection, hormones, etc. It may be caused by a single factor or a combination of factors. If it is just a physiological ovarian cyst, it is relatively small and generally not serious. Most patients generally have no clinical symptoms. It is accidentally discovered during a physical examination and should be followed up regularly according to the doctor's advice.

If it is a pathological ovarian cyst, and it is large or has been there for a long time, it may cause dull pain in the lower abdomen, abdominal distension or falling, pain during sexual intercourse, lower abdominal pressure, etc. When the ovarian cyst ruptures or the pedicle twists, it will cause acute symptoms, such as sudden severe pain in the lower abdomen, nausea and vomiting, etc. In severe cases, there will be shock symptoms such as cold and wet skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, etc.