How many types of ovarian cysts are there?

The ovary is one of the important organs in the female body. The health of the ovaries is related to the health of a woman's body and whether she can have a normal pregnancy. I believe everyone has heard of ovarian cysts, but how many types of ovarian cysts are there and how to treat them? For those friends who are not clear, today I will briefly introduce the classification of ovarian cysts.

Ovarian cyst is a type of ovarian tumor and a common tumor of the female reproductive system. It can occur in women of all ages, but is most common in those aged 20-50 years. Most of them are benign. Ovarian cysts do not have any symptoms in the early stages. Some clinical manifestations include lower abdominal pain and discomfort, abnormal leucorrhea, menstrual disorders, abdominal lumps, and sometimes pain during sexual intercourse. If the cyst grows and twists, severe pain may occur. Ovarian cysts have various properties and shapes, which can be roughly divided into the following types:

1. Functional cyst: This is the most common cyst. It occurs in women of childbearing age during the ovulation cycle, when an abnormal amount of fluid accumulates in the follicles or corpus luteum, forming follicular cysts or corpus luteum cysts. This functional cyst can sometimes be quite large, but it usually disappears on its own within three months, regardless of medication or not.

2. Hemorrhagic cysts: Sometimes follicular cysts and corpus luteum cysts grow too rapidly, causing the ovarian tissue to be pulled and rupture and bleed. This blood accumulates in the ovary because it has no outlet, and is called a hemorrhagic cyst. This type of cyst usually disappears on its own but it may take a long time. If the physical discomfort is more obvious, you can take medicine to alleviate the symptoms. Only in rare cases, when the patient presents with more severe symptoms, does surgical resection require surgery.

3. Serous epithelial cysts and mucinous epithelial cysts: Cysts that still exist after three months of observation are likely to be epithelial ovarian cysts rather than functional cysts. This is because the serous cells and mucous cells with secretory functions are buried in the ovaries after ovulation and continuously secrete fluid to form cysts. This type of cyst will not go away and requires surgical removal.

4. Chocolate cyst: It refers to endometriosis growing in the ovaries, forming a large amount of sticky brown chocolate-like liquid in the ovaries. Because endometriomas grow larger over time, they gradually erode normal tissue and cause irreversible damage to ovarian tissue. Chocolate cysts require surgery.

5. Teratoma: This is a very special cyst. It may be caused by problems in cell differentiation during the embryonic period, and it may take a long time to manifest itself. It produces accumulation of hair, teeth and some oils in the ovaries. Since the teratoma will not disappear on its own and may continue to grow, and there is a 15% chance of causing ovarian torsion, it is best to remove it early to prevent malignant transformation.

Pay attention to your physical health, and pay more attention to women's physical health. It is recommended that the majority of female friends go to the hospital for regular physical examinations and maintain a good lifestyle and balanced nutrition. At the same time, you should pay attention to the hygiene of your private parts and pay attention to safe and hygienic sexual life. Once you find any abnormality in your body, go to the hospital for treatment immediately to avoid delaying the disease.