How to get rid of and treat cysts on the ovaries? By surgery or medication?

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Bc. Ingrid Šajgalová
Bc. Ingrid Šajgalová
Healthcare worker

Treatment of ovarian cysts depends on the type of cyst, its cause, size, age of the woman. From catching the cyst through monitoring to surgery.

Most of the cysts occurring in women of childbearing age are functional cysts. They resolve naturally within 3 months, although they may cause complications.

If the cyst does not rupture or causes bleeding, surgical treatment is necessary.

Treatment may consist of administering medications that shrink the cyst, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and painkillers.

When cysts recur, birth control pills are given to prevent ovulation and the formation of new cysts.

When cancer is suspected, laparoscopy is often performed to remove the cysts.

Surgical removal involves removing the cyst through an incision and taking a sample for biopsy to rule out cancer.

Surgical removal of a cyst from the ovary
Illustration of removal of a cyst from the ovary during surgery. Source: Getty Images
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Bc. Ingrid Šajgalová
Bc. Ingrid Šajgalová
Healthcare worker
I graduated from the Secondary Medical School in Nitra, which gave me the basis for a career in healthcare. After school I worked for three years in the surgical department and then in the department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. In addition to my employment, I completed my bachelor's degree at the Faculty of Health Care in Banská Bystrica in Nursing and completed my specialisation studies in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. Since my childhood I was determined to become a health professional and help people with their health problems. Continuous education and study of new professional topics related to health care, which is constantly evolving, and gaining practical experience, helps me to write professional articles for this portal, which is available to everyone. My hobbies are multifaceted, I am also involved in healthy nutrition, overall healthy lifestyle. I spend my free time on education, creative work, handicrafts in cooperation with my daughter, thanks to which, we do not know boredom.
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