Are bilateral ovarian cysts serious?

Everyone must be familiar with the disease of ovarian cysts. This disease is most likely to occur in women aged 20 to 50. The reasons behind this are relatively complicated. The most common ones include genetic factors and endocrine factors, etc. In addition, ovarian cysts can be benign or malignant. Most of them are benign. Most patients have unilateral ovarian cysts, and a small number of patients have bilateral ovarian cysts. Obviously, bilateral ovarian cysts are more harmful.

Are bilateral ovarian cysts serious?

Ovarian cyst is a relatively common cyst disease, which includes various properties and forms, and bilateral ovarian cyst is one of them. I believe that many women don’t know much about bilateral ovarian cysts, and don’t know whether bilateral ovarian cysts are serious? The following is a detailed introduction.

Bilateral ovarian cysts are divided into pathological and physiological types. Physiological cysts will undergo different changes with the menstrual cycle. Generally, they will disappear or shrink on their own within 3-6 months. If it is a pathological cyst, symptomatic treatment is required. Generally, if the cyst is smaller than 6 cm, it needs to be observed first and go to the hospital for regular check-ups. So, are bilateral ovarian cysts serious?

Bilateral ovarian cysts do not have very obvious symptoms, so many women tend to ignore ovarian cysts. Often, they feel unwell or have been infertile, and go to the hospital for a check-up, only then do they discover that they have bilateral ovarian cysts. Are bilateral ovarian cysts serious? If bilateral ovarian cysts are severe, it will have a great impact on women's physical health and reproductive health.

1. Cause infertility: Once the ovarian cyst becomes larger or degenerates, it is possible that the sperm, egg or fertilized egg cannot function normally, thus affecting fertility and leading to infertility. Related diseases: Endocrine disorder infertility.

2. Causes edema: In addition to loss of appetite, weight loss and abdominal swelling, patients with ovarian cysts may also experience vomiting, fever and severe abdominal pain; in the later stages, it may even cause edema in the abdomen and limbs.

3. Canceration: When ovarian cysts grow larger, they are very likely to become infected, twisted, bleed or burst, posing a threat to the patient's life. Some tumorous cysts may even become cancerous.

Through the introduction of the above content, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of whether bilateral ovarian cysts are serious. We remind everyone to take preventive measures in life for the sake of their own health.