What is a physiological ovarian cyst? Three symptoms to watch out for

Ovarian cyst is a common disease of the female reproductive system, which is divided into physiological ovarian cyst and pathological ovarian cyst. Generally, physiological ovarian cyst can disappear on its own, but it should also be taken seriously and treated in time. So what exactly is ovarian cyst? What are the symptoms?

What is a physiological ovarian cyst?

Physiological ovarian cysts usually refer to non-tumor ovarian cysts among ovarian cysts, also known as non-neoplastic ovarian cysts. Most of them are functional cysts of the ovaries, including follicular cysts, corpus luteum cysts, lutein cysts, inflammatory ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries, and endometriosis cysts (ie, ovarian chocolate cysts).

Non-neoplastic cysts are a relatively common type of ovarian cyst, which generally occur in women of childbearing age during the ovulation period. Patients with physiological ovarian cysts do not need to worry too much, because physiological ovarian cysts will gradually subside or shrink over time and will not affect women's daily life.

Symptoms of physiological ovarian cysts

1. Suddenly one day I found that my clothes became tighter. Many patients with physiological ovarian cysts have this feeling, that their waist circumference has become thicker, and it is very obvious when they wear clothes, and they feel that the clothes or belts have become tight and small. You can also press your abdomen before you get up in the morning, and you will find that there is a swelling in your abdomen, and you will feel bloated and uncomfortable.

2. Sudden stomach pain. Women with ovarian cysts may experience abdominal pain, especially if the cyst is twisted or occasionally due to cyst rupture, bleeding or infection. In addition, malignant cysts often cause abdominal pain and leg pain, and the pain often causes patients to seek emergency treatment.

3. Irregular menstruation. If there is a cyst on one or both ovaries, it will generally cause menstrual disorders and irregular menstruation because it will not damage all normal ovarian tissues. Patients with menstrual disorders are often accompanied by physiological ovarian cysts, such as follicular cysts.

How to judge physiological ovarian cyst

If the diameter of an ovarian cyst is less than 5 cm, it should be considered a physiological cyst, such as a corpus luteum cyst or a follicular cyst. Most of them disappear on their own. So regular check-ups are sufficient. If the cyst diameter is larger than 5CM, it should be considered as an ovarian tumor. Therefore, your situation does not require any treatment for the time being. It is recommended that you regularly check the growth and decline of the cyst, generally with an ultrasound check every 3-6 months.