Q A cyst was found on ultrasound, and they told me to come back in a few months. Can it really disappear on its own?
A Functional cysts that form during ovulation mostly disappear without treatment after 1 to 3 menstrual cycles. That's why, when first discovered, follow-up monitoring is often recommended rather than immediate treatment.
Detailed Answer
Functional ovarian cysts (follicular and corpus luteum cysts) are temporary sacs that form naturally during ovulation, and in many cases they disappear on their own as the next normal menstrual cycle passes. This is why a gynecologist often recommends a repeat ultrasound in 4 to 8 weeks rather than treating immediately when a cyst is first found. On the other hand, if a cyst does not disappear after two or three follow-ups, grows in size, or has a complex internal structure (cloudiness, septa, solid components), a non-functional cyst such as an endometrioma or dermoid cyst is suspected and further testing is needed.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang does not force treatment on a functional cyst that is highly likely to disappear on its own. However, for someone who also has menstrual pain and irregularity due to poor pelvic circulation, management that relieves a cold, congested pelvic environment while waiting for the cyst to resolve can help ease the accompanying symptoms.
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