Left ovarian cyst with slight pain

The slight pain of the left ovarian cyst may be caused by the cyst compressing the surrounding tissues, limited blood supply or cyst degeneration. If the symptoms persist or worsen, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to check the nature of the lesion. Depending on the cause, you can take observation, drug treatment or surgical intervention to deal with it.

1 Causes of left ovarian cyst pain

Ovarian cysts are a common gynecological disease and are usually divided into functional cysts and pathological cysts. Some possible causes of pain include:

Mechanical compression: As the cyst grows, it may compress nearby nerves or surrounding organs such as the bladder and rectum, causing mild discomfort or dull pain.

Blood circulation problems: Cyst torsion may cause blood supply obstruction, leading to local ischemia and causing dull pain.

Inflammation or infection: If the cyst is accompanied by inflammation, mild pain may also occur, especially with activity.

Cyst rupture or bleeding: Although less common, when cyst contents leak into the abdominal cavity, it can cause local irritation and cause pain.

2How to treat left ovarian cyst

Depending on the cause and severity of the pain, the following treatments are recommended:

Observation and follow-up: For functional cysts without obvious symptoms, especially corpus luteum cysts formed during menstruation, regular B-ultrasound examinations can be performed, and they will generally disappear naturally within 3 months.

Drug treatment: Oral short-acting contraceptives can inhibit ovarian ovulation and reduce the recurrence of cysts. At the same time, taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can relieve inflammation and mild pain.

Surgical treatment: For larger cysts >5 cm, cysts that continue to grow, or cysts that are suspected of being malignant, surgical resection may be considered. Options include laparoscopic surgery, which is less invasive and has a quick recovery, or open surgery, which is suitable for cysts that are deeper or suspected of being malignant.

3 Improve your lifestyle and preventive measures

Maintain a healthy diet: Eating more foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, such as dark green vegetables, nuts and berries, can help improve hormone levels.

Regular work and rest: Adequate sleep and regular living habits help maintain endocrine balance and reduce the risk of cyst formation.

Moderate exercise: aerobic exercises such as yoga and brisk walking can not only improve metabolism, but also relieve abdominal discomfort.

If the left ovarian cyst is accompanied by pain, you need to be alert to more serious diseases. If the pain is unbearable or accompanied by other symptoms such as bleeding, nausea, abdominal distension, etc., you must seek medical attention and diagnosis in time. Ovarian health must be given enough attention. Combining regular physical examinations and a healthy lifestyle is the key to preventing such problems.