Different types of ovarian cysts have different causes

Ovarian cysts mostly occur in female patients aged 20 to 50 years old, and the following four types are common clinically.

1. Hemorrhagic cyst

Hemorrhagic cysts are mainly caused by the excessive growth of follicular cysts or corpus luteum cysts, which cause the ovaries to rupture and bleed due to tissue traction. The blood cannot be discharged normally and accumulates in the ovaries, forming hemorrhagic cysts. Generally, this cyst will disappear on its own, but it takes a long time. If the patient's physical discomfort is more obvious, medication can be taken to relieve the symptoms.

2. Functional cysts

Functional cysts mostly occur in women of childbearing age during the ovulation cycle. They are mainly caused by the accumulation of abnormal amounts of fluid in the follicles or corpus luteum. They generally do not require treatment and will disappear on their own within 3 months.

3. Chocolate Cyst

Chocolate cyst, also known as endometrioma, mainly refers to the formation of a large amount of viscous coffee-colored liquid in the ovaries due to endometriosis, which is like chocolate. As the tumor gradually grows, it erodes normal tissue and causes irreversible damage to the ovarian tissue.

4. Teratoma

Teratoma is a special type of ovarian cyst. The tumor will produce hair, teeth and some oily substances in the ovary. It may be caused by lesions in cell differentiation during embryonic development. It should be removed and treated as soon as possible. Otherwise, it is easy to cause serious consequences such as tumor growth or ovarian torsion.