What is an adnexal cyst?

Speaking of adnexal cysts, I believe it is not unfamiliar to many women. The adnexal cysts we often talk about are mainly ovarian cysts, which are a common disease in women clinically. Although it is a benign cyst, it can still cause great fear for female patients. So what causes ovarian cysts? If you want to know, you can take a look with the editor.

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.

Clinical manifestations

The most significant feature of an abdominal mass that is smaller than medium in size, if without complications or malignant transformation, is its mobility, which can often move from the pelvic cavity to the abdominal cavity. In malignant or inflammatory conditions, the tumor is limited in mobility. The mass is generally not tender to the touch, but if there are complications such as infection, not only will the mass itself be tender, but there may even be symptoms of peritoneal irritation and ascites.

With the development of medical technology, there are more and more methods for treating ovarian cysts clinically. Therefore, female patients should maintain a good attitude, correctly understand the disease, and then actively go to a regular hospital for treatment. No matter what disease it is, for patients, a good attitude is one of the essential conditions for overcoming the disease.