Does ovarian teratoma affect fertility?

Teratoma is a common type of ovarian cell. Usually, benign tumors contain skin, bones, nerves and other tissues. Malignant tumors usually have unclear structures and unformed tissues. The cause of the disease is usually related to abnormal factors of embryonic germ cells. So, does ovarian teratoma affect fertility?

Usually, if it is a mature teratoma, it grows relatively slowly and is mostly a benign tumor. Women can usually get pregnant at this time, and it will not have a negative impact on the health of the fetus. Women can have the cyst removed at the time of delivery.

However, if the patient's tumor is closely connected to the ovary, the ovary needs to be removed. Usually, within six months after surgical treatment, the patient can conceive, and most patients can conceive naturally after regular treatment.

When a teratoma is found, it should be identified whether it is benign or not. It can only be determined after the teratoma is removed and pathological examination is performed. It is generally manifested as lower abdominal discomfort, lower abdominal pain, increased leucorrhea, menstrual disorders, sexual intercourse pain, etc. Since it has a certain rate of malignant transformation, it must be removed in time. Failure to remove it is like having a time bomb in your body. It can explode at any time.

If you have found that you have a teratoma, please go to the hospital as soon as possible to have a teratoma removal surgery. But please rest assured that the risk of surgery is relatively small. If the teratoma is benign, the surgery will definitely not affect pregnancy and childbirth. Please keep a good attitude and go for a check-up in time.

In addition to maintaining a good attitude, you also need to pay special attention to your diet. For example, you cannot eat fried chicken. If you have bleeding symptoms, you cannot eat hot foods, such as leeks, ginger, lamb, and cinnamon. You cannot eat greasy, moldy, pickled, or some irritating foods. Pay special attention to quitting smoking and drinking.