Do cervical cysts and ovarian cysts need treatment?

Whether cervical and ovarian cysts require treatment depends on the specific circumstances, including the type of cyst, its size, how fast it is growing, and whether it is associated with symptoms or other health risks. Small, asymptomatic cysts can usually be checked regularly, but if a cyst becomes larger, becomes oppressive, or is suspected of being malignant, aggressive intervention may be necessary.

1 Characteristics and treatment of cervical cysts

Cervical cysts are usually caused by the accumulation of fluid due to blockage of the cervical glands, forming a typical Nabothian cyst. Most of these cysts are benign, small in size, and usually do not cause obvious symptoms. For asymptomatic, small cervical cysts, special treatment is usually not required, only regular check-ups. If the cyst is large or there is abnormal discharge, vaginal bleeding and other uncomfortable symptoms, treatment may be required.

Treatment:

1. Drug treatment: If there is cervicitis infection, antibiotics can be used to relieve inflammation and prevent the cyst from continuing to grow.

2. Physical therapy: such as laser and cryotherapy to remove cysts and reduce local inflammation.

3. Surgical treatment: It is suitable for cases with recurrent infection or large cysts and can be treated by cervical cystectomy.

2 Characteristics and treatment of ovarian cysts

Ovarian cysts are cystic masses filled with fluid or other substances that form in the ovaries. They are divided into functional cysts and pathological cysts. Functional cysts such as corpus luteum cysts and follicular cysts generally disappear on their own within a few menstrual periods and do not require special treatment. Pathological cysts such as chocolate cysts or teratomas may continue to grow and even affect fertility or cause pain, and intervention is required according to the specific situation.

Treatment:

1. Drug treatment: Hormonal drugs such as contraceptives can regulate ovarian function and are suitable for the management of some functional cysts.

2. Surgical treatment: If the cyst is larger than 5 cm, continues to grow, or is suspected to be malignant, minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopy or laparotomy may be required to remove the cyst. Patients with chocolate cysts need to pay special attention to postoperative care to prevent recurrence.

3. Life management: People with mild cysts can adjust their diet, such as consuming more foods rich in vitamin C and exercising appropriately, while observing.

Whether cervical cysts and ovarian cysts should be treated depends on the examination results. It is recommended to have regular gynecological examinations and pay close attention to changes in cysts. If pain, abnormal bleeding or other abnormal conditions occur, you should seek medical treatment immediately to avoid greater health risks.