What are the prevention methods for ovarian tumors

The key to preventing ovarian tumors is to detect them at an early stage. Regardless of whether they are benign or malignant, early stage patients often have no obvious symptoms. Benign tumors may also become malignant, so regular screening should be carried out. In order to detect ovarian malignant tumors at an early stage, the following points should be noted:

(1) All solid ovarian masses or cysts larger than 6 cm should be surgically removed immediately.

(2) Women before menarche and after menopause who have ovarian cystic masses should be considered tumors. Women of childbearing age who have small adnexal cystic masses that do not shrink after 2 months of observation should be considered tumors. If they increase during the observation period, surgery should be performed at any time.

(3) Pelvic inflammatory masses, especially those suspected of pelvic tuberculosis or endometriosis tumors, should be explored surgically if treatment is ineffective and tumors cannot be ruled out.

(4) If endometrial adenomatous hyperplasia or endometrial adenocarcinoma is found after menopause, attention should be paid to the presence of ovarian tumors and surgical treatment should be performed promptly.

(5) For women aged 45 years and above who need hysterectomy due to uterine disease, it is recommended that both adnexa be removed at the same time.

Don't forget to exercise more often: A study by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania pointed out that women who exercise regularly have a lower chance of developing ovarian cancer in their lifetime than women who do not exercise.

Use hormones to regulate menstruation with caution: A survey found that long-term use of Fertility Pills increases the risk of a type of tumor called LMP (low malignant potential) in women who cannot get pregnant. Women who have early menstruation (before the age of 12) or late menopause or have never given birth (or have their first child after the age of 30) have a higher risk of ovarian tumors. It seems that the probability of getting ovarian tumors is related to the total number of menstrual periods in a woman's life. The more menstrual periods a woman has, the higher the risk of ovarian tumors. Breastfeeding also reduces the risk of breast cancer and ovarian tumors because menstruation usually stops during breastfeeding. Taking birth control pills can also reduce the risk of ovarian tumors.