What to do if you find an ovarian tumor after pregnancy? Try these 3 treatments

If an ovarian tumor is found after pregnancy, it is best to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Ovarian tumor resection can be selected, or chemotherapy with alkylating agents such as phenylalanine nitrogen mustard can be used, but the side effects are relatively large. In addition, Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation therapy can be used to help promote tumor elimination. Guizhi Fuling Pills and Dahuang Gansui Decoction can be taken according to the symptoms.

Ovarian tumors have always been a common gynecological disease, especially among women of childbearing age. Many patients only find out that they have ovarian tumors after they become pregnant. At this time, they are worried that it will affect the normal growth and development of the fetus, so they want to find a suitable treatment. So what should I do if I find an ovarian tumor after I become pregnant?
1. Surgical treatment of ovarian tumors during pregnancy <br/>Once it is confirmed that the patient is pregnant with ovarian malignant tumors, it is necessary to choose an appropriate time as soon as possible to perform surgical operations such as ovarian tumor resection, regardless of the specific period of pregnancy. The patient should first undergo frozen section examination for histological examination, and then undergo surgery after the pathological type of the tumor is determined. If necessary, a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy may also be performed.
2. Chemotherapy for ovarian tumors during pregnancy <br/>If the patient is temporarily unable to undergo surgical treatment, chemotherapy can be used first to control the growth and deterioration of the tumor. Generally, alkylating agents such as cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, and phenylalanine nitrogen mustard are required, and commonly used platinum drugs such as cisplatin and carboplatin can also be used. Drugs containing anti-tumor plant ingredients, such as vincristine and paclitaxel, can also be considered. Specifically, the drug can be administered by slow intravenous drip, and can be used continuously for 6-8 courses.
3. TCM treatment of ovarian tumors during pregnancy
1. Qi stagnation and phlegm stagnation type <br/> Pregnancy complicated with ovarian tumor can be treated with TCM differentiation of symptoms. For patients with Qi stagnation and phlegm stagnation type, the treatment principle should be to relieve liver depression, promote Qi circulation and disperse stagnation, and resolve phlegm and eliminate accumulation. Specifically, Guizhi Fuling Pills and Xiangling Pills can be taken. The Chinese herbal medicines that can be used include cinnamon twig, turmeric, curcuma, processed atractylodes, and green tangerine peel.
2. Phlegm and blood stasis type <br/>Some patients develop the disease due to phlegm and blood stasis. They can choose to take prescriptions with the effects of regulating qi, resolving phlegm, breaking blood stasis and dispersing stagnation to help regulate their condition. It is recommended to boil prescriptions such as Kaiyu Erchen Decoction and Dahuang Gansui Decoction every morning and evening. For those with weak spleen and stomach, lentils, Chuanxiong and earthworm can be added.
3. Qi and blood deficiency type <br/>Qi and blood deficiency is a major cause of ovarian tumors, especially in pregnant women. At this time, Guishao Liujun Decoction should be used to help regulate. The Chinese herbal medicines that can be used include Uncaria rhynchophylla, charred hawthorn, licorice, red peony root, and Guangmuxiang. Patients with yin deficiency and internal heat can also add cornus fruit and dried rehmannia root appropriately.