Can ovarian teratomas be cured?

Written by Wang Jing Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on January 24, 2025
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Ovarian teratoma is a relatively common tumor disease in women, mostly benign in nature, and its development is largely associated with congenital factors. For small ovarian teratomas detected early, regular follow-up examinations are generally sufficient. However, surgery is required when necessary, such as in cases of rapid growth or when endocrine functions are involved, etc. Relying solely on medication to treat teratomas is utterly ineffective, as this type of tumor is a more solid ovarian tumor, and no medication will work.

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Do ovarian teratomas hurt?

Ovarian teratomas, if without any complications, do not cause abdominal pain. Many people only discover the presence of ovarian teratomas during routine physical examinations. However, if a series of complications occur with ovarian teratomas, they can lead to abdominal pain. For example, the torsion of an ovarian teratoma, can cause the patient to feel sudden acute pain in the lower abdomen on one side. This pain is generally severe and unbearable and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

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Is teratoma a twin?

Teratomas have no specific correlation with pregnancy status. Teratomas are a type of ovarian cyst and are tumors of the ovaries. Generally, when teratomas are diagnosed clinically, hospitalization and surgery are required for treatment. Teratomas are not connected to twin pregnancies. Teratomas are relatively common in clinical settings, and the diagnosis needs to be confirmed by postoperative pathology. Teratomas can be categorized into benign and malignant types, each requiring different treatments.

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Does teratoma affect menstruation?

Teratoma, under normal circumstances, does not affect menstruation, but it does affect fertility. If it is confirmed that one side has a teratoma, surgery is generally required. After treatment, the ovary on that side is typically removed. Once removed, that ovary will no longer ovulate, and ovulation must occur from the other ovary. The maintenance of hormone levels in the body needs to be supported by the other ovary. If the function of the other ovary is normal, menstruation will continue to occur normally; it will not affect menstruation. However, if after the removal of the teratoma, one ovary is removed, the chance of conception is reduced by half compared to others. Therefore, it is crucial for patients with teratoma to undergo surgery as early as possible. After the surgery, if the pathology shows no issues and if it is a simple teratoma removal, it does not affect menstruation.

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Can ovarian teratomas be treated with Chinese medicine?

Ovarian teratomas cannot be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. Firstly, ovarian teratomas are categorized as germ cell tumors and are divided into mature and immature teratomas. Mature teratomas, also known as dermoid cysts, are benign tumors. The cysts may contain hair, teeth, and some bony material. Immature teratomas, on the other hand, are malignant tumors that make up 1% to 3% of ovarian teratomas and are more common in younger patients aged 11 to 19 years. Therefore, once an ovarian teratoma is suspected, it is necessary to promptly visit a hospital for further examinations to determine the nature of the cyst, and then, based on the examination results, appropriately handle it with timely surgical intervention.

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Ovarian teratoma grows larger after pregnancy.

If it is confirmed that there is an ovarian teratoma, normally, its impact on pregnancy is not significant. However, the teratoma may grow rapidly due to hormonal influences. If the specific pathological nature of the teratoma can be determined and malignancy is ruled out, it is possible to temporarily observe the condition. During the entire pregnancy, close monitoring of the growth of the tumor is necessary. It is feasible to perform a cesarean section during a normal full-term delivery, and remove the ovarian teratoma surgically, achieving complete cure.