Representatives of the fair sex more than once have to visit a female doctor for various examinations. Often the doctor directs the lady for additional tests and ultrasound. This is necessary for a more accurate diagnosis. The specialist conducting such a study sees all the internal female organs on the screen of the device and accurately describes them. Quite often, in such a conclusion sheet there is an entry: “ Anechogenic formation in the ovary”. What it is? Let's try to figure it out, and also talk about ways to correct this condition.
Anechogenic formation in the ovary: what is it?
To begin with, it is worth saying about this condition on the part of the person performing the study. During the procedure, the doctor examines the female body from the inside using a special sensor. This device sends ultrasonic waves to the body and receives reflection from various organs. Thus, a clear picture emerges on the monitor.
Female organs in most cases look like a hyperechoic body, that is, ultrasound is reflected from them. For example, female ovaries, photos of which are often attached to the research protocol, look exactly like hyperechoic bodies. The uterus also reflects ultrasound.
If there is an anechogenic formation in the right or left ovary , this suggests that it absorbs ultrasound and does not produce reflected waves. In this case, the doctor often observes an empty body of the correct form.
Correct diagnosis
So, now you have an initial idea of what the record “anechogenic formation in the ovary” means (what it is). It is worth noting that this is not a diagnosis, but only a description of the doctor’s observations. So, what can be represented anechogenic structure of the ovary?
For the correct diagnosis, the specialist always specifies the day of the cycle on which the study was conducted. If this body is detected before ovulation, then it can be a normal follicle. In the case when the examination was carried out at the end of the menstrual cycle, the formation may be a corpus luteum, which remains after ovulation.
In addition, with too large sizes and irregular forms of the neoplasm, a diagnosis of "non-functioning cyst" can be made. In this case, the woman is dealing with endometrioma, carcinoma, cystadenoma, or dermoid formation.
Pathology treatment
If you have found an anechogenic formation in the ovary (what it is - you know), do not panic. It is necessary to contact a competent specialist who will prescribe treatment if necessary. Several methods can be selected for correction. Consider them.
Expectant Tactics
In most cases, at the first detection of this formation, the doctor chooses a wait-and-see method. The doctor gives the patient 2-3 months and directs her for re-diagnosis. It is worth noting that functional formations (follicular and luteal cysts) at this point resolve independently.
In the case when the ovaries, the photo of which will be attached to the ultrasound protocol, still contain this structure, treatment begins.
Conservative therapy
With this method of treatment, the doctor most often prescribes hormonal drugs. These can be Janine tablets, Diane-35 medicine, Logest drug and others. They temporarily block the production of their own hormones and restore the cycle and proper functioning of the ovaries. It is worth noting that these funds are contraceptives. If a woman wants to become pregnant, she may be prescribed Duphaston tablets, Progesterone injections, or Utrozhestan.
During treatment, it is necessary to constantly monitor the state of the anechogenic structure. If she will increase or begin to cause discomfort to her mistress, then the next correction method is chosen.
Surgical method
In most cases, the following formations are subjected to this method of treatment: endometrioma, cystadenoma, carcinoma and dermoid cyst. They can not resolve on their own and do not react to hormone therapy.
Surgical correction can be carried out by two methods: laparoscopic and laparotomy. Most often, the first option is selected. It is less traumatic and has practically no negative consequences. During the procedure, the woman is given an anesthetic and she falls asleep. The doctor introduces miniature manipulators and a small chamber into the patient’s abdominal cavity. Watching what is happening with the help of a large screen, the doctor carefully removes the formation and sutures the ovarian cavity.
The prognosis after such treatment is in most cases favorable. The woman quickly recovers and subsequently successfully becomes pregnant and gives birth.
Conclusion
It is worth noting that there is an anechogenic formation in the uterus, fallopian tubes or abdominal cavity. In this case, we can talk about a developing pregnancy. If a specialist in ultrasound diagnostics made a similar entry in your protocol, then you need to contact your local gynecologist and get appropriate recommendations. If necessary, the doctor will prescribe treatment and follow-up education.
Take the examination on time. In this case, it will be possible to detect and eliminate the pathology that has arisen at the earliest stages of its development. In this case, you will always be healthy!