Ovarian cystoma is a benign tumor with mucus-like contents and an epithelial cover of a peculiar nature. Such a tumor is usually found in the abdominal cavity or in the pelvis. Clinically, it does not manifest itself and the initial diagnosis of ovarian cystoma is most often associated with pelvic ultrasound as part of a periodic preventive examination. In this case, the tumor can be detected before it grows and symptoms appear, when tissue breaks or twisting of the base of the cyst can already take place.
Regardless of the location of the organ affected by the tumor (cystoma of the left ovary or right), doctors always insist on its removal. The absence of symptoms indicates the benign nature of the tumor, which is quite common. However, measures not taken in time will allow her to degenerate into malignant and then, in addition to surgical treatment, chemotherapy may be needed.
The longer the cystoma of the left ovary will develop, the greater the likelihood of defeating the right. Along with this, the functions of neighboring organs suffer, which only exacerbates the disease and complicates the situation. When the ovary is affected , the tumor is removed along with this organ. In this case, if the right ovary is working fine, and the remaining fallopian tube is passable, the woman may well become pregnant. True, after such an operation, you should especially prepare for bearing a child in order to be sure of a favorable outcome.
Symptoms of the disease
Although cystoma of the left ovary is more often asymptomatic, sometimes they can occur and should be distinguished. It:
- a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen ;
- irregular menstruation;
- infertility;
- nausea and vomiting;
- vaginal pain and spotting;
- pain in the lower abdomen;
- pain during menstruation (prolonged).
Left Ovarian Cyst: Treatment
This disease is treated medically or surgically. The choice of method depends on the type of cyst, its size, woman's age and her health. In cases when the cystoma of the left ovary small in size, does not cause pain or discomfort, the doctor usually recommends delaying treatment and observing the development of the cyst to make sure that it does not resolve by itself. Very often, it disappears after two or three months, without any treatment.
In some cases, to reduce the size of the tumor, hormonal drugs (contraceptives) are prescribed, which cause their complete disappearance. If necessary, treatment includes the use of anti-inflammatory drugs. In this case, the patient's condition is monitored for three menstrual cycles. It is during this period that the tumor should resorb. Otherwise, surgical intervention is necessary.
Most often, modern surgery uses laparoscopy, the most gentle and safe method for removing ovarian cysts, when healthy tissues are minimally injured. After it, small wounds remain, healing very quickly and almost without traces. Patients after laparoscopy can get up almost the next day, and the postoperative recovery period takes no more than one and a half to two weeks.
Among all diseases in gynecology, ovarian cystosis takes the 2nd place. On the first - breast cancer. Since cystosis is often detected during examination of the pelvic organs, regular preventive examinations should be regularly performed. This is all the more important if you have already been diagnosed with it, or if you have symptoms of ovarian cystosis or you are already over 40, as this is an increased risk factor for ovarian cancer. Detecting a cyst at an early stage increases the possibility of preventing many complications.