OVARIAN CYSTS IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN – DON'T IGNORE THEM JUST BECAUSE THERE ARE NO SYMPTOMS!

OVARIAN CYSTS IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN – DON'T IGNORE THEM JUST BECAUSE THERE ARE NO SYMPTOMS!

Many people believe that once menopause begins, the ovaries are no longer a cause for concern. However, ovarian cysts can still develop after menopause and require careful medical evaluation.

Recently, Tam Tri Nha Trang General Hospital performed laparoscopic ovarian cyst removal on a 69-year-old patient who had been postmenopausal for approximately 10 years. This case serves as a reminder that women should continue to pay attention to their gynecological health, even as they get older.

WARNING SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR
- Unusual abdominal enlargement, bloating, or feeling full quickly.
- Persistent pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen or pelvic area.
- Digestive disturbances, frequent urination, or a feeling of pressure in the abdomen.
- An ovarian mass discovered incidentally during a routine health check-up or ultrasound examination.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF AN OVARIAN CYST IS DETECTED AFTER MENOPAUSE?

Doctors will evaluate ultrasound findings, the size and characteristics of the mass, and may consider CA-125 testing, other appropriate risk assessment markers, and additional investigations to determine the most suitable management approach.

Not every ovarian cyst requires surgery. However, if a mass has suspicious features, continues to grow, causes symptoms, or carries a risk of malignancy, surgery may be recommended to treat the condition and determine the nature of the lesion.

Menopause does not mean the risk of gynecological conditions disappears. Women should have regular gynecological check-ups as advised by their doctors and seek medical attention promptly if they notice any unusual changes, even when there are no obvious symptoms.

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For further information or consultation, please contact:

TAM TRI NHA TRANG GENERAL HOSPITAL

 Address: 57–59 Cao Thang Street, Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.

Website: http://bvtamtrinhatrang.com.vn/

Phone: 0906 557 535

 24/7 Emergency Hotline: 0935 088 802