What are the harmfulness and seriousness of ovarian tumors

The harmfulness and seriousness of ovarian tumors are that they may cause impaired fertility, life-threatening metastasis of malignant tumors, and seriously affect women's overall health. Early detection and early treatment are the key to preventing serious consequences, and medical examination and evaluation should be sought as soon as possible.

1) Possible impairment of reproductive function

Ovarian tumors, both benign and malignant, may interfere with the normal physiological function of the ovaries and thus affect women's fertility. Tumors may compress ovarian tissue, reduce normal ovarian reserve, and cause ovulatory disorders. If surgery is required to remove the tumor, some patients may even face the problem of complete ovarian removal and loss of fertility. This can be a huge blow to women who are planning to have children. In order to reduce this impact, it is recommended to choose a surgical method that preserves ovarian function when the tumor is discovered early, such as cystectomy or laparoscopic surgery.

2) May develop into a malignant tumor and endanger life

Ovarian tumors can be malignant, especially in middle-aged and elderly women, where the incidence of ovarian cancer is high. The early symptoms of malignant tumors are usually hidden and easily overlooked, but once the disease progresses, extensive metastasis to the pelvis or abdomen may occur, affecting the function of multiple organs and ultimately endangering life. Surgical treatment is the main method for early malignant ovarian tumors, including oophorectomy and hysterectomy; advanced patients may require combined chemotherapy or targeted therapy. Regular physical examinations (such as ultrasound examinations or tumor marker testing) can help detect malignant lesions early.

3) Seriously affects the quality of life

Regardless of whether they are malignant or not, ovarian tumors can have a negative impact on women's health. For example, large cystic tumors can cause discomfort such as abdominal distension, indigestion, and frequent urination, which seriously affect daily life. Tumors that are not treated for a long time may rupture or twist, causing acute abdominal pain, internal bleeding, and even life-threatening acute symptoms such as shock. In order to prevent serious complications, early surgical treatment is recommended, such as cyst decompression and conservative tumor resection.

Whether benign or malignant, the harm of ovarian tumors cannot be ignored. You should pay more attention to abnormal physical signals, such as menstrual disorders, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, etc., and go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible if you find any problems. For problems that have been diagnosed, be sure to follow the doctor's advice and treat them reasonably to avoid serious consequences. At the same time, regular health check-ups are an effective way to protect ovarian health.