What are the characteristics of ovarian tumors in adolescent women

The ovaries are reproductive organs unique to women, but they are also the most common site for many gynecological diseases, such as ovarian tumors. During puberty and menopause, the ovaries are very susceptible to stimulation from various factors in the body, which can lead to the development of ovarian tumors, especially during puberty.

Ovarian tumors in adolescent women have the following characteristics:

1. Abdominal discomfort: If a medium-sized benign tumor or a rapidly growing malignant tumor compresses the abdominal organs, it may cause symptoms such as frequent urination, abdominal distension, shortness of breath or palpitations.

2. Abdominal mass: Ovarian tumors are easier to detect in adolescent women. When the ovarian tumor grows, abnormal abdominal masses may appear.

3. Menstrual disorders or abnormal bleeding: When young girls suffer from ovarian tumors, some of them may also experience symptoms such as uterine bleeding and irregular menstruation.

4. Abdominal pain: Generally, ovarian tumors in young girls often cause sudden twisting due to exercise, jumping, rotation, etc., which can cause severe abdominal pain.

5. Other symptoms: Some ovarian tumors have endocrine functions. When a girl develops very early or her sexual maturity is accelerated, she should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible, because this type of ovarian tumor is more likely to be malignant and treatment cannot be delayed.

Causes

1. Body factors

The incidence of ovarian tumors is higher in women with early menarche, late menopause, and nulliparous women, while the risk is lower in women who have given birth many times, breastfeed, or take oral contraceptives. This "continuous ovulation" theory of carcinogenesis holds that ovulation causes damage to ovarian epithelial cells, and repeated damage and repair processes promote cancer.

2. Genetic factors

It is one of the causes that has been studied more in recent years, and most cases are caused by autosomal dominant inheritance.

Most adolescent ovarian tumors are benign, but some are malignant. Malignant tumors should be removed without hesitation. Whether a benign tumor should be removed depends on the size, growth rate, and nature of the tumor. In short, if a girl has an abdominal mass or encounters the above conditions, she should go to the hospital for examination in time.