Therapy | Pain in the ovaries during menopause

Therapy

The treatment of pain in the area of the ovaries during menopause depends on the type and cause of the symptoms. For example, if ovarian inflammation is present, in addition to antibiotic treatment, bed rest, sexual abstinence and the removal of foreign bodies such as a coil (intrauterine device) are necessary. If cysts cause pain during menopause, the therapy depends on the type and size of the cyst.

In the case of smaller cysts, treatment is often not necessary; pain-relieving medication, bed rest and monitoring of the cysts using ultrasound examinations are usually sufficient. If the size is changed, a therapy with hormones may be useful. In the case of very large ovarian cysts, surgical removal should be attempted. Especially in the case of newly occurring growths on the ovaries during menopause, the tumor could be malignant, which is why in these cases surgery is usually necessary to have the tissue examined under a microscope in the laboratory.

Diagnosis

If abdominal pain is acute and severe, a doctor or clinic should be consulted immediately, as a threatening situation may be behind the symptoms. Especially in case of additional symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, bleeding or fever, the affected person should be examined by a doctor.In order to find the correct diagnosis, the doctor will first conduct a survey on the course of the disease (anamnesis). This will be followed by a physical examination in which the pain will be localized more precisely, the abdomen will be examined and a gynecological examination is also important. Other examinations may follow to find out the cause of the pain in the area of the ovaries. Depending on the suspected cause, ultrasound examinations (sonography), blood tests, laboratory tests of secretion swabs (e.g. vaginal secretions) and urine analyses are used to make the correct diagnosis for the pain.

Prognosis

Pain in the area of the ovaries, which occurs during menopause, can be harmless and have a good prognosis, but in rare cases it can also be a malignant disease with a worse prognosis. Ovarian cysts, which are the most common type of disease in menopausal women, usually have a good prognosis because they are harmless fluid-filled cavities. Ovarian inflammation can be treated well with antibiotics and usually subsides after a few days. If you go for regular check-ups, malignant diseases of the ovaries can be detected at an early stage, which is crucial for a good prognosis of such diseases.