PENTING UNTUK KITA KETAHUI PERBEDAAN MIOM DAN KISTA OVARIUM
IMPORTANT FOR US TO KNOW
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MYOMA AND OVARIAN CYST
Hermina's friends must be familiar with hearing this disease myoma and ovarian cysts, not a few who do not understand the difference. Some people may not know the difference between myoma and cysts. In fact, not a few consider both as the same condition. In fact, myoma and cysts have different causes and ways of handling.
Myoma (myoma) and ovarian cysts are two disorders of the female reproductive organs that are often found. The two disorders are often difficult to distinguish, and many women only find out about them during routine obstetric checkups.
The difference between myoma and cyst can generally be known from its shape and location. Fibroids adalah pertumbuhan sel yang bersifat jinak dari otot dinding rahim. Sedangkan kista adalah benjolan yang dapat tumbuh di hampir seluruh bagian tubuh, termasuk ovarium.
Difference between Fibroids and Cysts
It can be seen from the following aspects:
- Growth Location
Myomas appear in the uterus while cysts are inside the ovaries. The type of tissue that develops is different. Cysts are growths of tissue that form fluid-filled pockets, while myomas are classified as benign tumors containing muscle cells of the uterine wall. Myomas can develop inside or outside the uterine wall.
- Age of Appearance
Uterine myomas are most common in women in their 40s and early 50s. While ovarian cysts, more commonly found at a younger age, namely 20-40 years.
- Nature of the disorder
In general, myoma is classified as a benign tumor that rarely becomes a malignant cancer. While cysts, according to the classification of diseases are not tumors. However, in some women who have gone through menopause, ovarian cysts sometimes develop into malignant cancer.
- Size
The size of uterine myoma varies, more or less can be as small as an apple seed to as big as a grapefruit. Myomas usually grow and enlarge faster during pregnancy and tend to shrink after menopause.
While the diameter of ovarian cysts can be less than 1 cm to more than 10 cm. In certain types, the growth rate is slow, which is about 1 millimeter per year in premenopausal women.
- Causes of Fibroids and Cysts
Ovarian cysts have many types and their causes vary. The most commonly found, functional cysts, are a 'byproduct' of the monthly menstrual cycle. Ovarian cysts can also occur due to reproductive hormone disorders, pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis (growth of uterine wall tissue outside the uterus).
As for uterine myoma, until now the cause is still unclear. However, it is thought that there is an influence of female reproductive hormones and genetic factors. Other risk factors are obesity and the habit of consuming a lot of red meat.
Symptoms of Fibroids and Cysts
Both myomas and cysts can give similar symptoms, such as:
- Pain or fullness in the lower abdomen
- Flatulence and visibly enlarged
- Pain or discomfort in the lower back and thighs
- Urinating difficult or frequent
- Pain during intercourse
- Unusual menstrual pain
- Breast pain
- Difficulty defecating, or constipation
However, there are two main symptoms that can give clues to which abnormalities occur. Pain on one side of the abdomen and accompanied by fever and vomiting is caused more by ovarian cysts than myomas. On the other hand, prolonged (>10 days) and severe menstrual bleeding is caused more by myomas than ovarian cysts.
Fibroids and cysts are two different conditions, but sometimes the symptoms can be similar and are generally benign. However, this condition should not be underestimated because it has the potential to cause other health problems.
Therefore, it requires regular health checks to the doctor to ascertain whether there are myoma or cysts in a person's body, especially if symptoms have appeared or experienced certain complaints. If myoma or cysts are detected, the doctor can immediately take appropriate treatment.