Are ovarian cysts serious?

The ovaries are very important for women because they are the organs necessary for producing eggs. Through the fallopian tubes, the ovaries can transport the eggs to the uterus. In this way, the sperm that enters the female body will have the possibility to combine with the eggs and then implant into the uterus for pregnancy. However, there are many women whose ovaries are damaged or have problems in life. So how serious is the disease of ovarian cyst?

Ovarian tumors are common tumors of the female reproductive system and have various properties and morphologies, namely unilateral or bilateral, cystic or solid, benign or malignant. Among them, cystic tumors are more common and have a certain proportion of malignant tumors.

Causes

1. Genetic factors

According to statistics, 20% to 25% of ovarian tumor patients have a family history.

2. Endocrine factors

The ovaries are important organs for ovulation and secretion of gonadal hormones. Ovarian tumors often occur during the reproductive age. Clinically, the basic pathophysiological change in many patients with ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome is that the ovaries produce too much androgen, and the excessive production of androgen is the result of the synergistic effect of abnormal functions of multiple endocrine systems in the body.

3. Lifestyle factors

Long-term bad diet structure, living habits, and excessive psychological stress can lead to physiological ovarian cysts and true ovarian tumors.

4. Environmental factors

Food contamination, such as plant growth hormones used in vegetables, and hormone ingredients such as clenbuterol in formula feeding of livestock and poultry. In recent years, with the improvement of living standards and changes in eating habits in my country, as well as the abuse of hormone drugs and tonics such as breast augmentation, weight loss, and anti-aging by some young and middle-aged women, the high incidence and younger age of ovarian tumors may also be related.

Clinical manifestations

The most significant feature of an abdominal mass that is smaller than medium in size, if without complications or malignant transformation, is its mobility, which can often move from the pelvic cavity to the abdominal cavity. In malignant or inflammatory conditions, the tumor is restricted in movement, tenderness is present, and even symptoms of peritoneal irritation and ascites may occur.