Ovarian cysts, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ

Lower abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain since around February or March of this year. At first, I thought it was a gastrointestinal issue, so I delayed seeking help for a long time. Eventually, I went to see a gynecologist and was diagnose...

Menstrual interruption 1. My menstrual period usually lasts for 8 days, but this time it only lasted for 2 days. There was no bleeding on the third and fourth days, so I thought it had ended. However, on the fifth day, around 1 AM, I suddenly experienced bleeding again, which was...

Pathology Report Hello Doctor: Recently, I underwent a transvaginal ultrasound examination, and the doctor informed me that there was an ovulatory follicle and everything else appeared normal. However, the pathology report translation indicates a cystic tumor? I would like to ask...

Will a cyst affect pregnancy? Hello doctor, I went for a pregnancy test last Saturday and found out I am six and a half weeks pregnant. However, I also discovered a 7 to 8 cm cyst. I researched and found that most cysts smaller than 5 cm tend to resolve on their own. I'm won...

Can hormonal contraceptives be used to improve conditions like adenomyosis and ovarian cysts? Hello Doctor, currently my symptoms include: palpitations, rapid heartbeat, chest tightness, anxiety, chills, insomnia, tinnitus, gastroenteritis, and night sweats waking me up with feve...

Vagina, lower abdomen The symptoms you are describing include lower abdominal bloating and pain, a sensation of a foreign body in the vagina during urination, and persistent urgency to urinate. Recently, you have noticed a round protrusion inside the vagina that causes increased ...

Can I supplement with soy isoflavones and lecithin? Currently, I have a 1 cm chocolate cyst and it seems that I am entering the perimenopausal stage (as my menstrual flow has decreased). I would like to ask if it is advisable to supplement with soy isoflavones or lecithin, or if ...

Menopausal discharge Since I turned 40, my menstrual flow has gradually decreased. Now, at nearly 43, on the heaviest days, I only use about 1 to 1.5 sanitary pads. I experience dysmenorrhea on the first and second days, and on the other days, the menstrual blood is very light, n...

Tumor issues? Hello, Dr. Cao. I apologize for the interruption! I have something to consult with you. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent urination at night and an uncontrollable urge to get out of bed. Therefore, I visited a gynecologist for an ultrasound, and the result...

Will the endometrium thicken and affect the ultrasound results after taking Provera for 5 days? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing abnormal menstrual bleeding for two weeks. Today, I had an abdominal ultrasound which showed polyps or blood clots and ovarian cysts. The doctor ...

Taking contraceptive pills for ovarian cysts? Since the first day of my menstrual period, I have experienced severe abdominal pain. Over a year ago, I visited a gynecology clinic for an examination, and an ultrasound revealed a cyst on my left ovary. At that time, the clinic doct...

Pain in the lower abdomen? I feel a dull pain in the middle of my lower abdomen, and it hurts when I press on it. What could this be?

Ovarian cyst At 42 years old, experiencing symptoms of premature ovarian failure, including discomfort such as vaginal dryness and susceptibility to inflammation, and having had an early onset of menstruation with concerns about early menopause, you are considering supplementing ...

Ovarian cyst Hello doctor, my menstrual cycle is very regular. My last period was from May 19 to May 25, and on June 1, I visited the clinic due to abdominal pain. An ultrasound revealed a 3.44 cm ovarian cyst with some hemorrhagic fluid. Additionally, due to abnormal bleeding, c...

Probability of pregnancy? Hello, doctor! I engaged in manual and oral stimulation with my boyfriend on April 8 and April 12, and afterward, I experienced some symptoms including diarrhea, occasional nausea, mild lower back pain, and lower abdominal pain. My period was due on Apri...

Ovarian cyst Hello, doctor. I have a few questions regarding my situation as a 36-year-old who has never been pregnant. 1. I have a left ovarian cyst measuring 8.6 x 7 cm. Is surgery the only option available? Medications or injections have not been effective in reducing its si...

Ovarian cyst Hello doctor, I have discovered an ovarian cyst measuring nearly 7 centimeters (based on abdominal ultrasound). I have not taken any medication, and after six months of follow-up, it has grown to 8.6 centimeters (based on transvaginal ultrasound). Does this mean that...

Ovarian cystadenoma Hello doctor, I have seen a physician who told me that I have a hydrosalpinx. The doctor prescribed me medication to induce menstruation, but after taking it for about four days, my period still hasn't started. If my period continues to be delayed, what p...

Ovarian cyst issues? A previously monitored cyst has been tracked for six years. Ten days before my period this month, I went to the clinic for an ultrasound due to significant ovarian swelling, and a new cyst has developed, both located on the left side, measuring a total of 6 c...

Ovarian cysts Hello Doctor: Last week, I had a gynecological examination, and the female doctor was surprised to say, "You have a 2 cm ovarian cyst!" I need to return for a follow-up in six months, and the doctor mentioned that the imaging looks clear. Since I have been...