Menopause is one of the troubled moments of female life, not only because of their own symptoms. It increases the likelihood of serious illness. Ovarian cystadenoma in menopause is found quite often, requiring increased monitoring of health.
What is cystadenoma
Neoplasms called cystadenoma exist in different forms. These are benign ovarian tumors, which are a capsule, inside of which there is a liquid. A distinctive feature of cystadenoma is its origin.
Unlike functional cysts released from the follicle, this tumor originates from the epithelium of the ovary. And therefore its development is most likely since the time of premenopause. Contribute to this and other factors characteristic of this period.
The following types of cystaden are distinguished:
- Simple serous. It is a single capsule. Despite the name, its size varies from 0.5 to 32 cm, that is, the existence of a neoplasm brings health problems;
- Papillary. The presence of this type of cystadenoma is even more alarming, it not only causes inconvenience, but also carries a serious potential danger. The size of the papillary cystadenoma is 3.5-12 cm, there are overgrowths inside its capsule, and papillae outside. The threat existing in it is a high probability of the appearance of cancer cells;
- Mucinous cystadenoma. Occurs in 15-25% of cases of these tumors, has a more complex structure than the previous species. Its dimensions are up to 30-50 cm, the structure is multi-chamber. Mucinous neoplasm can be dangerous, that is, contain malignant cells.
Generally any type of ovarian cystadenoma found in menopause carries a potential threat. Therefore, it is important not to delay with the clarification of its nature and treatment.
Why menopause is a period of development of cystadene
Neoplasms on the ovaries in question are occurring mainly from the age of premenopause and later. These stages are characterized by fluctuations and a decrease in the volume of hormones that previously do not allow the development of such tumors.
From the imbalance in the sex hormones, there are other factors triggering growth of new growths:
- Excess fatty tissue, which by the age of 45 many women. It is a cause-effect element of metabolic disturbances that provoke changes at the cell level;
- Incorrect metabolism of carbohydrates. Also the common pathology at the age of menopause, leading to a whole chain of negative changes;
- The of the thyroid gland failed. The substances released by it can adversely affect the overall hormonal background, leading to an increased division of the cells of the ovarian epithelium;
- Violation of the CNS, stress. Symptoms are a frequent accompaniment of menopause, increasing the risk of changes at the cellular level.
Ovarian cystatenoma may appear in menopause due to additional circumstances:
- Early onset of menstrual function or late onset of menopause;
- Infertility in the previous stage of the development of the body;
- Frequent inflammatory and infectious diseases of the reproductive organs;
- Abortion, spontaneously interrupted pregnancies;
- Constant heavy physical and psychological loads;
- Incorrect use of hormonal drugs, mainly contraceptive;
- Smoking. Nicotine gums break blood circulation, poison the body with carcinogens.
Symptoms of the presence of cystadenoma in the age of menopause
Neoplasm of this species first develops without revealing itself. It is easier to feel the changes in the work of the ovaries, while their function has not yet completely ceased, that is, at the premenopausal stage.
Cystadenoma causes changes in menstruation parameters. On the other hand, in this period, they can pass otherwise under the influence of a natural oscillation of hormones, which can lull the vigilance of a woman.
Later on,
- is seen with the growth of the tumor. Pain in the lateral part of the abdomen, where it is located. Sometimes it is possible to irradiate them in the lower back;
- Sensation of raspiraniya in the abdominal cavity, the presence of an alien object;
- Frequent urination due to the pressure of the neoplasm on the bladder, irritation of its walls.
Pain can be intensified by twisting the cystadenoma or rupturing the membranes with the removal of fluid into the abdominal cavity.
Given the long "silent" existence of this potentially dangerous neoplasm, regular inspection by a gynecologist is of particular importance. Cystadenoma is clearly visible on ultrasound, and although it is impossible to determine the nature of the tumor from the image, at least there is a chance to find out about its presence.
We recommend to read an article about the peculiarities of ovaries working with menopause. You will learn about the functioning of the reproductive organs at different stages of menopause, the prevention of diseases.
What to do with cystadenoma
Ovarian cystadenoma in menopause needs to be removed. The tumor can not be eliminated with resorptive drugs, and the absence of cyclic changes in the body at this stage, like the nature of the tumor, does not allow the possibility of its physiological self-destruction. Herbal medicine as a basic method, too, can not be used, it can only slow down the growth of cystadenoma, maintain the general state of the body.
A simple serous up to 3 cm in size is removed using laparoscopy with preservation of the ovary. In more serious cases it is necessary to get rid of it together with cystadenoma. The appearance of the neoplasm largely depends on heredity. But do not give him a chance, too, really if you take care from a young age and follow the gynecological health in adulthood.