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Xia Hu
Obstetrics and Gynecology
About me
Graduated from North Sichuan Medical College, member of the Sichuan Medical Association, member of the Chinese Medical Association Obstetrics and Gynecology Society. Studied at Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital for one year, engaged in obstetrics and gynecology work for over ten years. Skilled in minimally invasive obstetric and gynecologic surgery, various surgeries such as laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, prenatal care, and postpartum recovery.
Proficient in diseases
Menstrual disorders, gynecological inflammations, vaginitis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, prenatal care and postpartum recovery; minimally invasive gynecological surgeries, laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy.
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Causes of ovarian cysts
There are several common causes of ovarian cysts. The first is during the ovulation process where the follicle fails to release an egg, resulting in the formation of follicular cysts. The ultrasound typically shows these as simple cysts containing follicular fluid. Another situation is the corpus luteum cyst, which occurs after ovulation when the ovary forms a wound surface and a corpus luteum. Cysts can also develop during the growth of the corpus luteum. These two types of cysts generally disappear after the next menstrual period and are considered physiological cysts that usually require no treatment. However, some cysts result from pathological changes in ovarian cells, or even from tumors. On an ultrasound, these appear differently, often as mixed composition masses, in which case surgical treatment is recommended.
How to check for ovarian cysts?
There are two methods for examining ovarian cysts. Firstly, through a gynecological examination, especially in cases of sexual activity, a bimanual examination can be conducted. Under bimanual examination, a mass in one of the adnexal areas can be palpated, where the nature of the mass such as whether its boundaries are clear can be observed, as well as checking for tenderness. This allows for the examination of ovarian cysts. Another method involves an ultrasound. Generally, if performing an abdominal ultrasound, it is necessary to hold urine to view the ovaries clearly. If performing a vaginal ultrasound, especially in cases of sexual activity, this can be chosen; thus, the ultrasound can provide a clearer view. It is closer to the uterus and ovaries, and thus under ultrasound, the masses in the ovaries can be detected. Therefore, both of these methods are viable.
ovarian cyst malignant symptoms
Ovarian cysts can exhibit certain symptoms if they become malignant. The primary symptom is pain in the lower abdomen. Generally, if the ovary undergoes a malignant transformation, the mass will grow larger and create a sensation of swelling and pain. Sometimes in the late stages of ovarian tumors, there can be pain throughout the abdomen, along with signs of cachexia, such as weight loss and decreased immunity after eating, which may suggest the possibility of cancer. In such cases, timely medical examinations are necessary. Typically, a pelvic and abdominal ultrasound can reveal the situation, along with blood tests including changes in certain common tumor markers. If the disease is malignant, the tumor markers in the blood will significantly increase.