Is a cyst on the right ovary serious?
Whether a right ovarian cyst is serious depends on the size of the cyst and its clinical presentation. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Not serious
If the right ovarian cyst is smaller than 5 cm in size, it is usually a physiological cyst and does not pose a significant threat to health. When the patient does not experience any discomfort, special treatment is generally unnecessary. The cyst may shrink or disappear spontaneously over time, indicating a non-serious condition.
2. Serious
If the cyst is larger than 5 cm, appears anechoic on ultrasound, and causes symptoms such as lower back pain, abdominal distension, or abdominal pain due to compression of surrounding pelvic tissues and nerves, it may be a pathological ovarian cyst, which is typically more serious. In such cases, surgical removal via laparoscopy or laparotomy is usually required 3 to 7 days after menstruation. A pathological examination should also be performed after surgery.
Women with a right ovarian cyst are advised to undergo appropriate examinations at a hospital and choose the most suitable treatment based on the underlying cause.