Is the ovarian corpus luteum cyst pathological?

The corpus luteum of the ovary is the most obvious physiological feature. It is formed after ovulation. If you do not get pregnant, the life span of the corpus luteum generally lasts 14 days and disappears with the passage of time. Many people will find symptoms of cysts in their ovaries. Some people will find out that they have corpus luteum cysts in their ovaries after examination. Physiological corpus luteum cysts are normal, and pathological corpus luteum cysts require timely examination and treatment.

The corpus luteum of the left ovary is considered to be a physiological ovarian cyst

Ovarian cysts are divided into physiological cysts and pathological cysts.

Physiological cysts generally have no special symptoms and most of them can disappear on their own.

The ovaries of women of childbearing age ovulate almost every month, and a corpus luteum is formed after ovulation. If pregnancy does not occur, the life span of the corpus luteum is generally 14 days, at which time it should normally atrophy and disappear. However, if the corpus luteum does not successfully die, or even if there is a small amount of bleeding and further fluid accumulation, a corpus luteum cyst will form. If pregnancy occurs, it can continue to exist for about 6 weeks, and clinically it will look like an ovarian cyst, so there is no need to worry about it.

Another type of functional cyst is the follicular cyst, which is caused by the follicle continuing to grow without ovulation, eventually forming a cyst with clear serous fluid in the middle. The above types are all physiological cysts.

Pathological cysts. Small cysts are mostly asymptomatic and can usually only be discovered during physical examinations. When the cyst is of medium size, the patient will feel abdominal distension and a lump can be felt in the lower abdomen. When the cyst is too large, compression symptoms may occur, such as frequent urination, constipation, palpitations, shortness of breath, etc. When complications such as infection occur, symptoms such as abdominal pain will occur.

In addition, menstrual disorders and endocrine disorders are also symptoms associated with ovarian cysts.