Can women with ovarian cysts use sauna or steam therapy?
Disease description:
A few days ago, I made plans with a friend to go to a sauna, but I'm not sure if my condition would be affected. I have an ovarian cyst—can I use the sauna?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Ovarian cysts can be compatible with sweat therapy (sauna). Sweat therapy primarily promotes metabolism by adjusting environmental temperature, inducing significant sweating, improving blood circulation, reducing fatigue, and enhancing sleep quality. However, sweat therapy does not affect ovarian cysts—it neither causes the cysts to grow larger nor leads to their shrinkage. Therefore, undergoing sweat therapy is safe for individuals with ovarian cysts.
