How do ovarian cysts form?

How are ovarian cysts formed? Ovarian cysts are the first of the three major gynecological diseases. If it is a malignant ovarian cyst, it is actually very dangerous. Not only is it difficult to cure, but it can also lead to infertility in severe cases. Therefore, it is best for everyone to understand the causes of ovarian cysts. Understanding these factors can enable women to consciously carry out preventive health care. Today, I will introduce to you the causes of ovarian cysts.

1. Individual factors

1. Psychological factors: Although mental trauma and psychological imbalance cannot cause cancer, that is, they cannot initiate cancer, they can reduce the body's immunity, reduce the function of the thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes, and cause the suppressed cancer cells to proliferate actively.

2. The main carcinogenic effect of menstruation and endogenous sex hormone estrogen is estrone. Estrogen also promotes the carcinogenicity of methylcholanthrene (MCA).

3. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Pregnancy can reduce the incidence of ovarian cancer, but for some women, the effect is only significant after four or more births.

4. Other diseases: The incidence of ovarian cancer accompanied by thyroid disease is three times higher than that of normal people. Low iodine can enhance the function of the pituitary gland and promote the development of ovarian cancer.

2. Infection Factors

1. Viruses HIV, HCMV, and rubella virus can all cause cancer, while mumps virus and influenza virus can reduce the occurrence of ovarian cancer.

2. Other aflatoxin derivatives can cause ovarian cancer.

3. Lifestyle Factors

1. Diet and nutrients: Excessive fat intake increases the risk of ovarian cancer by 50%, and drinking coffee for more than 40 years can increase the risk of ovarian cancer by 3.4 times.

2. Tobacco and alcohol: Smoking ≥ 20 cigarettes a day is slightly more likely to cause ovarian cancer.

3. Birth control measures: Oral contraceptives can protect the ovaries and significantly reduce the incidence of ovarian cancer. Fallopian tube sterilization can also greatly reduce the incidence of ovarian cancer.

4. Hygiene and Medical Factors

Screening can detect ovarian tumors early. During diagnosis and treatment, benign ovarian tumors require intraoperative dissection of the healthy ovary. Removal of the uterus can reduce the risk of cancer in the retained ovary.

5. Human and Social Factors

Over the past 40 years, the incidence of ovarian cancer has increased threefold. The incidence of ovarian cancer in large cities is higher than that in medium-sized cities and remote areas.

6. Environmental factors

80% are chemical, nitrosamines, coal tar, alkylating agents, chromium, etc. are carcinogenic. Low zinc and low iodine are also known to be prone to ovarian cancer.