Ovarian cyst is abenign tumor with a mucous content and epithelial cover of a peculiar nature. Such a tumor, usually found in the abdominal cavity or in the pelvis. Clinically, she does not show herself at all and the initial diagnosis of ovarian cystoma is most often associated with pelvic ultrasound in the context of periodic preventive examination. In this case, the tumor can be detected prior to its proliferation and the appearance of symptoms, when tissue breaks or twisting of the cyst base may already occur.
Regardless of the location of the affectedtumor organ (cystoma of the left ovary or right), doctors always insist on its removal. Absence of symptoms indicates a benign character of the tumor, which occurs quite often. However, measures not taken in time will allow her to become a malignant and then, in addition to surgical treatment, chemotherapy may be needed.
The more time will develop cystoma of the left ovary, the greater the likelihood of hitting the right.Together with this, the functions of neighboring organs suffer, which only aggravates the disease and complicates the situation. When the ovary is affected, the tumor is removed together with this organ. In this case, if the right ovary works normally, and the remaining fallopian tube is passable, a woman may well become pregnant. However, after such operation it is necessary to prepare especially for bearing of the child to be assured of a favorable outcome.
Symptoms of the disease
Although the left ovarian cyst is more often asymptomatic, sometimes they can manifest and should be distinguished. It:
Cyst of the left ovary: treatment
This disease is treated medically or surgically. The choice of method depends on the type of cyst, its size, the age of the woman and the state of her health. In cases where the cystoma of the left ovary small size, does not cause pain and unpleasantsensations, the doctor usually recommends postponing treatment and observing the development of the cyst to make sure that it does not dissolve by itself. Very often it disappears a month after two or three, without any treatment.
In some cases, to reduce the sizetumors prescribe hormonal drugs (contraceptives), which cause their complete disappearance. If necessary, treatment includes the use of anti-inflammatory drugs. In this case, the patient is observed during the three menstrual cycles. It is during this period that the resorption of the tumor should occur. Otherwise, surgical intervention is necessary.
Most often in modern surgery applyLaparoscopy is the most gentle and safe method of removal of the ovarian cyst, when healthy tissues are minimally traumatized. After it there are small wounds that heal very quickly and practically without any traces. Patients after laparoscopy can get up almost the next day, and the postoperative recovery period takes no more than a half to two weeks.
Among all diseases in gynecology, cystosisovary occupies the 2 nd place. On the first - a cancer of mammary glands. Since cystosis is often found during examination of the pelvic organs, it is necessary to regularly undergo preventive examinations. This is all the more important, if earlier such a diagnosis has already been made, or the symptoms of ovarian cystosis are manifested, or you are already over 40, since this is a factor of increased risk of ovarian cancer. Detection of cysts at an early stage increases the possibility of preventing many complications.
