Female Diseases: Left Ovarian Cystoma

Ovarian cyst is a benign tumor with a mucous content and an epithelial cover of a peculiar nature. Such a tumor, usually found in the abdominal cavity or in the pelvis. Clinically, she does not show herself and the initial diagnosis of ovarian cystoma is most often associated with a pelvic ultrasound in the context of periodic preventive examination. In this case, the tumor can be detected before its proliferation and the appearance of symptoms, when tissue breaks or twisting of the base of the cyst may already occur.

Regardless of the location of the organ affected by the tumor (cystoma of the left ovary or right), physicians always insist on its removal. Absence of symptoms indicates a benign character of the tumor, which occurs quite often. However, measures not taken in time will allow her to become a malignant and then, in addition to surgical treatment, chemotherapy may be needed.

The more time will develop cystoma of the left ovary, The greater the likelihood of hitting the right. Together with this, the functions of neighboring organs suffer, which only aggravates the disease and complicates the situation. When the ovary is affected , the tumor is removed together with this organ. In this case, if the right ovary works normally, and the remaining fallopian tube is passable, a woman may well become pregnant. However, after such operation it is necessary to prepare especially for bearing of the child to be assured of a favorable outcome.

Symptoms of the disease

Although the left ovarian cyst is more often asymptomatic, sometimes they can manifest and should be distinguished. It:

• A feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen ;
• Irregular menstruation;
• infertility;
• nausea and vomiting;
• Pain in the vagina and spotting;
• Pain in the lower abdomen;
• Pain during menstruation (prolonged).

Cyst of the left ovary: treatment

This disease is treated medically or surgically. The choice of method depends on the type of cyst, its size, the age of the woman and the state of her health. In cases where the cystoma of the left ovary Small size, does not cause pain and discomfort, the doctor usually recommends postponing treatment and observing the development of the cyst to make sure that it does not resolve itself. Very often it disappears a month after two or three, without any treatment.

In some cases, to reduce the size of the tumor, hormonal preparations (contraceptives) are prescribed, which cause their complete disappearance. If necessary, treatment includes the use of anti-inflammatory drugs. In this case, the patient's condition is observed during three menstrual cycles. It is during this period that a resorption of the tumor should occur. Otherwise, surgical intervention is necessary.

Most often in modern surgery, laparoscopy is used - the most sparing and safe method of removal of the ovarian cyst, when healthy tissues are minimally traumatized. After it there are small wounds that heal very quickly and practically without any traces. Patients after laparoscopy can get up almost the next day, and the postoperative recovery period takes no more than a half to two weeks.

Among all diseases in gynecology, ovarian cystosis is the 2 nd place. On the first - a cancer of mammary glands. Since cystosis is often found during examination of the pelvic organs, it is necessary to regularly undergo preventive examinations. This is all the more important, if earlier such a diagnosis has already been made, or the symptoms of ovarian cystosis are manifested, or you are already over 40, since this is a factor of increased risk of ovarian cancer. Detection of cysts at an early stage increases the possibility of preventing many complications.