What is an ovarian cyst and what to do

Ovarian cysts are common tumors of the female reproductive organs, with various properties and forms, namely unilateral or bilateral, cystic or solid, benign or malignant, among which cystic is the most common, with a certain proportion of malignant. The causes of ovarian cysts may be lifestyle, environmental factors, genetic factors, drug side effects, endocrine factors, infection, etc. It is recommended that patients seek medical treatment in time, and according to different causes, give corresponding general treatment, drug treatment and surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The details are as follows:

1. Lifestyle: Long-term unhealthy lifestyle, such as unreasonable diet structure, lack of exercise, and high psychological pressure, may induce ovarian cysts. It is recommended to avoid high-fat, high-sugar, and high-cholesterol diets and maintain moderate aerobic exercise, such as walking, swimming, and yoga.

2. Environmental factors: Environmental pollution, the use of plant growth hormones in food, hormone components such as clenbuterol in formula feeding of livestock and poultry, etc. may lead to the occurrence of ovarian cysts. It is recommended to improve the living environment, such as staying away from pollution sources and reducing radiation.

3. Genetic factors: Women with a family history of ovarian cysts may have an increased risk of developing the disease. Genetic testing can be considered.

4. Side effects of drugs: Long-term use of hormone drugs may also lead to the occurrence of ovarian cysts. You can adjust the drugs or change other drugs according to the doctor's advice.

5. Endocrine factors: The occurrence of many ovarian tumors is related to endocrine dysfunction, such as estrogen, progesterone, etc. It is recommended to adjust diet and lifestyle to improve endocrine balance. You can use estradiol valerate tablets, ethinyl estradiol cyproterone acetate tablets, etc. as prescribed by your doctor.

6. Infection: Recurrent pelvic infections, such as salpingitis or oophoritis, can affect the normal function of the ovaries, causing fibrosis on the surface of the ovaries, making it difficult for the eggs to be discharged and forming cysts. Antibiotics can be used to treat the infection as prescribed by the doctor, such as cefixime capsules, amoxicillin capsules, etc.

For benign, small ovarian cysts, conservative treatment methods can be adopted, such as continuous observation and regular review. During the conservative treatment period, appropriate exercise can be performed to strengthen the body and promote metabolism, which will help control the progression of the disease. For patients with ovarian cysts who have no surgical indications, medication can be used for treatment as prescribed by the doctor. Commonly used medications include Jingangteng Capsules, Guizhi Fuling Pills, and Gongliuxiao Capsules. If the ovarian cyst is large or highly malignant, it is recommended to undergo surgery in a timely manner to remove the ovarian cyst. Commonly used surgical methods include ovarian cystectomy, ipsilateral oophorectomy, and ipsilateral adnexectomy.