What causes ovarian cysts during pregnancy?

What should I do if I have ovarian cysts during pregnancy? Can I still have a child? Generally speaking, pregnant women need to take care of their physical health during pregnancy, maintain a healthy body from all aspects, and avoid the occurrence of certain diseases that may affect pregnant women and fetuses. However, some pregnant women find that there is a problem with their uterine and ovarian health during routine physical examinations during pregnancy. Examination shows that there are cysts in the uterine and ovarian area. At this time, pregnant women will be very worried, wondering whether the cysts in the uterine and ovarian area will pose a threat to the development of the baby. So, what should you do if ovarian cysts appear during pregnancy?

What should I do if I develop ovarian cysts during pregnancy?

1. Severe ovarian cysts

If a pregnant woman has a severe ovarian cyst, the cyst in the uterus and ovaries may be relatively large and has already caused compression to the surrounding organs and tissues. The patient also has a variety of physical discomfort symptoms. In this case, it is best to consult a doctor first to see if surgery is needed immediately. Generally, large cysts or cysts with a high degree of malignancy are recommended to be surgically removed, so as to comprehensively control the development of ovarian cysts.

2. Ovarian cysts with mild symptoms

If women pay attention to their physical examinations, ovarian cysts have been diagnosed in the early stages of the disease. At this time, the size of the cysts in the uterus and ovaries is relatively small, and after long-term observation, it is found that the cysts have not changed significantly. In this case, traditional treatment is recommended. Conservative treatment generally requires a combination of reasonable diet, medication and other methods to control the development of ovarian cysts. After delivery, based on the development of the ovarian cysts, see if surgery is needed for treatment.

Can a pregnant woman still have a child if she has an ovarian cyst?

Pregnant women who find ovarian cysts during pregnancy do not need to be too anxious and depressed, so as to avoid the negative emotions affecting the fetus. If examination reveals that the cysts in the uterus and ovaries have a tendency to worsen, or the cysts have already worsened, it is recommended to terminate the pregnancy and treat the malignant cysts in the uterus and ovaries first. Otherwise, the cysts will further develop and it is easy to cause miscarriage or even the spread of the malignant cysts. Therefore, it is best to terminate the pregnancy in this case. If the cyst is good, small in size, and grows slowly, then you can generally get pregnant again, but you still need to consult your doctor for specific details.

It is not difficult to see that if a pregnant woman finds an ovarian cyst during pregnancy, she must take treatment measures as soon as possible. She can take appropriate treatment measures based on the size, location, and development of the ovarian cyst. This can reduce the health risks caused by the ovarian cyst and prevent the cyst from developing again, which will affect the pregnant woman and the fetus.