The unilocular cyst is a type of cyst in the ovary that usually does not cause symptoms and is not serious, and treatment is not necessary, only follow-up by the gynecologist. The unilocular cyst can also be called an anechoic ovarian cyst, since its content is liquid and has no compartment inside.
This type of cyst is more common in women who are in the post-menopausal phase or who use hormonal therapy, however it can also appear in women of reproductive age, not representing a risk for a future pregnancy, for example.
How to identify
The unilocular cyst usually does not cause symptoms, and, in most cases, it is identified by transvaginal ultrasound, which should be performed periodically according to the medical recommendation.
Transvaginal ultrasound is the main method to diagnose the presence of a unilocular cyst, in addition to being essential to check whether the cyst has benign or malignant characteristics, and it is also important for the doctor to define the best treatment. Find out how the transvaginal ultrasound is done and how the preparation should be.
Treatment for unilocular cyst
Treatment for unilocular cyst is usually not necessary, as this cyst is, in most cases, benign and can regress naturally. Thus, it is usually only recommended that monitoring be done by the gynecologist in order to identify possible changes in the size and content of the cyst.
When the cyst increases in size or starts to have a solid content inside it, surgical removal may be necessary, as these changes can usually cause symptoms or be indicative of malignancy. Thus, according to the size and characteristics of the cyst, the doctor may recommend removal of the cyst or ovary.
Women who have a family history of ovarian or breast cancer are more likely to have unilocular cyst with malignant characteristics, in which case surgical removal is recommended.
Who has unilocular cyst can get pregnant?
The presence of the unilocular cyst does not interfere with the woman's fertility, that is, it is possible to become pregnant even with the presence of the cyst, without any problem. However, this type of cyst is more common in women who are postmenopausal, and fertility is impaired due to hormonal changes and not due to the presence of the cyst.
