What is ovarian mass?

The ovaries are one of the most important reproductive organs for women, because the function of the ovaries is to secrete eggs and provide the most basic conditions for bearing offspring. Modern women suffer from ovarian diseases due to various reasons, which seriously affect their reproduction and physical health. For example, what is ovarian mass? Let’s take a look at the explanation below, I hope everyone can understand this aspect.

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.

The diagnosis of ovarian cysts often varies in difficulty depending on the size and characteristics of the tumor. When taking a detailed medical history, attention should be paid not only to the reproductive organs, but also to the general condition and the relevant medical history of other important organs. Combining clinical manifestations with physical examinations, in addition to paying attention to the characteristics of the tumor itself, the general condition should also be understood. Therefore, not only gynecological examinations, but also general examinations, especially abdominal examinations, are extremely important. If necessary, other auxiliary diagnostic methods should be used, and a correct diagnosis can only be obtained after a comprehensive analysis of the medical history.

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.