I am pregnant and I have a cyst on the left side of my body.

Pregnant women will pay special attention to their physical health issues, because any physical problems at this time will have a direct impact on the healthy growth of the baby. Therefore, it is very necessary for every pregnant woman to have regular prenatal check-ups. Some pregnant women were found to have cysts on the left side of their body during prenatal checkups. So does the cyst on the left side of the body during pregnancy have any effect on the fetus?

Is it a big deal if a left adnexal cyst is found during pregnancy?

Generally, if the cyst is relatively small and there is no evidence to suggest a tumor, it is mostly a functional cyst, which has no effect on the growth and development of the fetus and does not require treatment. If the cyst is larger than 5 cm, it may rupture as the fetus grows and the uterus enlarges during pregnancy, and surgical removal is usually required.

The occurrence of ovarian cysts during pregnancy will still affect the normal pregnancy. Ovarian cysts in early pregnancy can easily cause miscarriage. Ovarian cyst pedicle torsion is very common during the second trimester of pregnancy. Cysts in late pregnancy can easily lead to obstruction of the birth canal and induce dystocia.

Infertility doctors say that some ovarian cysts will increase in size as the pregnancy weeks increase, so you need to pay close attention to abnormal conditions. If you experience symptoms such as vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain, you need to seek medical attention immediately. The doctor will consider the treatment method based on factors such as the size of the cyst, the specific situation at the time, and the impact on the fetus. If necessary, surgical treatment can be performed in the second trimester.

In short, once a pregnant woman finds an ovarian cyst, she needs to quickly diagnose whether it is a tumorous cyst or a non-tumorous cyst, and based on specific circumstances such as the speed of tumor growth, size, characteristics and examination results, clarify the condition and take targeted treatment. So as not to cause harm to the fetus in the womb.

From the introduction in this article, we can know that after discovering a cyst, it is best to do further examination to see if the cyst is a tumor. If it is a tumor, active measures need to be taken to treat it. At the same time, you need to pay close attention to the condition of the cyst, and take immediate measures to deal with it if you find any discomfort symptoms.