Four types of physiological ovarian cysts

Physiological ovarian cysts are also called functional ovarian cysts. They are more common in women of reproductive age. The cysts may decrease or disappear with menstruation. However, enlarged cysts may also cause lower abdominal pain. There are four main types of cysts.

1. Hemorrhagic cyst

Because the cyst grows too quickly, it can cause compression and traction on the ovaries and other surrounding tissues, which can cause rupture and bleeding. Blood accumulates in the ovaries to form hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. In this case, it takes a long time for the cyst to disappear. You can take medicine as prescribed by the doctor to alleviate the symptoms. In severe cases, surgery is required to remove the cyst.

2. Serous and mucinous ovarian cysts

This type of cyst is difficult to disappear on its own. Generally, if it does not disappear after 3 months, surgical treatment is required. The secretory serous cells and mucous cells are embedded in the ovary after ovulation and continuously secrete fluid to form cysts.

3. Chocolate Cyst

Endometriosis grows in the ovaries, forming a large amount of sticky coffee-colored liquid that looks like chocolate. Chocolate cysts can rapidly increase in size over time, constantly exerting great pressure and damage to surrounding tissues and organs, especially causing irreversible damage to ovarian tissue.

4. Teratoma

The teratoma in functional ovarian cysts is a very special cyst, which is mostly solid and can have cystic cavities of varying sizes, containing derivatives of ectodermal, mesodermal or endodermal tissues such as hair, teeth, cartilage, smooth muscle, bronchial or intestinal wall, etc. The teratoma itself will not disappear on its own and may continue to grow. Most of them are benign cysts, and there is a 15% chance of causing ovarian torsion. In order to avoid unnecessary damage, it should also be treated in time.