How big is a physiological ovarian cyst?

Many girls may encounter the problem of ovarian cysts. In fact, ovarian cysts are mainly divided into two categories: physiological cysts and pathological cysts. Because the nature of the cysts is different, the treatment methods are also different. If it is just a physiological cyst, you generally don’t need to worry too much. It will not have much impact on people’s bodies and will disappear on its own. So what is the volume of a physiological cyst? Learn more.

1. Physiological ovarian cysts are generally no larger than five centimeters in diameter and often occur in the second half of menstruation. They are mainly cysts formed by luteinization of follicles and do not cause any clinical symptoms. Therefore, physiological cysts do not require clinical treatment. It is also recommended to do an ultrasound check after the menstruation is over. If it is a physiological cyst, it will be significantly reduced or even disappear. If it is a pathological cyst, it will not shrink or disappear clinically and requires surgical treatment.

2. Physiological ovarian cysts on one ovary or even both ovaries do not destroy all normal ovarian tissues and therefore usually do not cause menstrual disorders. Some uterine bleeding is not endocrine in nature. It may be caused by physiological ovarian cysts that change the vascular distribution of the pelvis, causing congestion of the endometrium; or it may be caused by direct metastasis of ovarian malignant cysts to the endometrium. Menstrual disorders caused by endocrine tumors are often combined with other secretory influences. Long-term dietary abnormalities are an important cause of physiological ovarian cysts, but some dietary methods can also play a role in prevention and control of the progression of the disease.

3. Physiological cysts are generally follicular cysts or corpus luteum cysts formed by abnormal accumulation in the follicles or corpus luteum of women of childbearing age during the ovulation period. They are usually about 1 to 5 cm in size and will disappear when checked after the menstruation is over. Some women will naturally disappear after three consecutive months of examination. This is a physiological cyst. However, active examination and treatment are still necessary to prevent it from turning into a pathological condition. For some patients whose cysts are larger than 10 cm, in addition to checking for lesions, CA125 and CA199 tests should be performed for further diagnosis.