What is ovarian cyst?

What is ovarian cyst?

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What is ovarian cyst in Western medicine?


A cyst is a closed capsule or sac-like structure that is usually filled with fluid, semi-solid, or gas

Material. They resemble blisters and can appear anywhere on the body.

When a cyst occurs inside an ovary and fluid accumulates inside the membrane, it is called a cyst.

Ovarian cysts. Ovarian cysts can range in size from as small as a pea to as large as a baby's head.

Typically ovarian cysts are small, harmless and most commonly occur during the childbearing years. inside

Ovarian cysts occur without obvious signs and symptoms but can sometimes cause pain

and bleeding.

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Types of ovarian cysts in Western medicine
There are essentially two main types of ovarian cysts: functional ovarian cysts and pathological ovarian cysts.

Functional ovarian cysts occur during the menstrual cycle and can be divided into follicular cysts and

Corpus luteum cysts depend on the phase of the menstrual cycle in which the cyst appears.

Pathological ovarian cysts can be divided into two types: dermoid cysts and cystadenoma.

Dermoid cysts form from cells that produce eggs and are more common in women under 30

age.

Cystadenomas form from cells that span the outside of the ovary, often attaching to it.

Ovary stalked. Because they grow outside the ovary, these cysts can grow quite large

big. Cystadenomas rarely become cancerous but are common in women over 40.

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About polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by endocrine and ovarian disorders that can lead to

Impact on the quality of life of women of childbearing age. Some conditions of PCOS may be

Amenorrhea or absence of menstruation, hirsutism or excessive hair growth in the mouth and chin,

The ovaries are enlarged with multiple cysts.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome often also suffer from health problems such as acne, hair loss, and obesity.

Insulin resistance/type II diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension and cardiovascular disease,

Infertility or cancer.

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