How is ovarian tumor treated?

Jun 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been diagnosed with an ovarian tumor and am concerned that delayed treatment may endanger my life. How is an ovarian tumor treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Qi Zhirong
The treatment of ovarian tumors should be comprehensively considered based on individual factors such as the patient's age, fertility requirements, and tumor characteristics. Main treatment methods include: 1. **Drug therapy**: Suitable for young patients with early-stage benign or borderline tumors, hormone replacement therapy is used to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Antibiotics may be used if pelvic infection is present. 2. **Surgical treatment**: For benign tumors, procedures such as ovarian tumor enucleation or unilateral oophorectomy are commonly performed; for malignant tumors, comprehensive staging surgery, fertility-sparing staging surgery, or cytoreductive surgery may be selected according to the disease status. 3. **Chemotherapy**: Primarily used for patients with malignant tumors to ensure surgical efficacy or for those who are not candidates for surgery. Patients should pay attention to lifestyle modifications and actively cooperate with treatment to achieve the best therapeutic outcomes.