What are the symptoms of malignant ovarian cysts?

The ovary is the place where women produce egg cells and is an important organ for human reproduction. The ovaries are located on either side of the uterus, one on each side, but they only produce one egg per month. Many women suffer from ovarian diseases, and ovarian cysts are a common one. Ordinary cysts are not serious, but if they become malignant, they can cause harm to the body. Today I will tell you about the symptoms of malignant transformation of ovarian cysts.

One of the symptoms of malignant transformation of ovarian cysts: increased abdominal circumference and swelling in the abdomen. The patient finds that his clothes or belt seem tight and small, and then he notices that his abdomen is enlarged, or he feels it accidentally in the morning, so he presses his abdomen and finds a tumor in his abdomen, coupled with abdominal distension and discomfort.

The second symptom of malignant transformation of ovarian cysts: lower abdominal pain is the initial symptom before the patient touches the lower abdominal mass. Due to the weight of the tumor itself and the influence of intestinal peristalsis and changes in body position, the tumor moves in the pelvic cavity, involving its pedicle and pelvic infundibulum ligament, causing the patient to have a feeling of fullness and falling in the lower abdomen or iliac fossa.

The third symptom of ovarian cyst malignancy: menstrual disorders. Generally, ovarian cysts, even bilateral ovarian cysts, do not cause menstrual disorders because they do not destroy all normal ovarian tissue. Some uterine bleeding is not endocrine in nature. It may be caused by ovarian tumors that change the pelvic blood vessel distribution, causing endometrial congestion; or it may be caused by ovarian malignant tumors directly metastasizing to the endometrium. Menstrual disorders caused by endocrine tumors are often combined with other secretory influences.

The fourth symptom of malignant transformation of ovarian cysts: abdominal pain. If the tumor has no complications, there is very little pain. Therefore, if patients with ovarian tumors feel abdominal pain, especially if it occurs suddenly, it is mostly due to torsion of the tumor pedicle, or occasionally due to tumor 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.

Although general cysts do not have any impact on the body, they still need to be checked regularly. This way, any malignant changes can be detected early. All diseases are easier to treat the earlier they are discovered. Therefore, when you feel unwell, don’t choose to endure it, but choose to seek medical attention for examination and treatment.