Follicular cyst is the most common type of benign ovarian cyst, which is usually filled with fluid or blood, and affects women of childbearing potential, especially between the ages of 15 and 35.
Having a follicular cyst is not serious and does not require medical treatment, as it usually resolves on its own in 4 to 8 weeks, but if the cyst breaks, emergency medical intervention is required.
- The follicular cyst has no symptoms.
- But when it loses its ability to produce estrogen.
- It can cause menstrual delay.
- This cyst is usually discovered during a routine exam.
- Such as an ultrasound or pelvic exam; However.
- If this cyst breaks or divides.
- The following symptoms may appear:.
If the woman has these symptoms, she should seek medical attention as soon as possible to begin treatment.
Follicular cyst is not cancer and cannot develop into cancer, but to be sure it is a follicular cyst, your doctor may order tests such as CA 125 that identifies the cancer and other ultrasound to follow.
Treatment is recommended only if the cyst breaks, because when intact, no treatment is necessary as it decreases in 2 or 3 menstrual cycles. Laparoscopic surgery to remove the cyst is recommended only if the cyst ruptures, called hemorrhagic follicular cyst.
If the cyst is large and there is pain or discomfort, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs may need to be used for 5 to 7 days, and when the period is irregular, the birth control pill may be taken to regulate the cycle.
If the woman is already in menopause, the chances of her developing a follicular cyst are minimal because at this stage the woman no longer ovulates and does not have the period, so if the woman after menopause has a cyst, more tests should be done to determine what may be.
The follicular cyst appears when the woman was unable to ovulate normally, so those with a cyst like this have more difficulty getting pregnant, however this does not prevent pregnancy and if a woman has a cyst in her left ovary, when her right ovary ovulates, she may become pregnant if there is fertilization.