What are the commonly used examination methods for ovarian tumors

In the early stage, ovarian cysts can be easily confused with other gynecological diseases with similar symptoms. Therefore, if female friends learn to do self-examination, they will save a lot of worries. So what are the commonly used examination methods for ovarian tumors?

Self-examination method:

In the morning, empty your bladder, lie flat on your back, bend your legs slightly, and feel the lower abdomen from one side to the other. If you find a hard foreign body, it may be a cyst.

However, if you touch the cyst or experience compression symptoms (abdominal discomfort, frequent urination, constipation), it means that the cyst has grown very large and you should ask a gynecologist to diagnose it.

Early detection, early treatment

Ovarian cystic tumors larger than 6 cm in diameter should be surgically removed and sent for pathological examination as usual. This is because benign tumors may become malignant if they continue to grow. Ovarian solid tumors should be surgically removed as soon as possible regardless of their size, and frozen sections should be examined during the operation to determine the scope of the operation.

Patients with unclear diagnosis of pelvic tumors or ineffective conservative treatment should undergo laparoscopy or laparotomy as soon as possible. Patients with breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancer should undergo routine gynecological examinations and regular follow-up after surgery to detect metastatic cancer at an early stage.

The above is the self-examination method for ovarian cysts. Female friends can use the above method to check their physical health.