What is ovarian calcification?

Ovarian calcification refers to calcinosis in the ovary, forming calcifications with different sizes and densities.

Ovarian calcification is usually found in B-ultrasound examination, and is generally related to physiological calcification and pathological calcification. Physiological calcification is generally due to ovarian aging, so that luteal transformation, about 5%-20% of women will appear small calcified plaques in the ovary. Pathological calcification includes oophoritis, ovarian cyst, and even ovarian cancer. Oophoritis and ovarian cyst are more common. It is recommended to take anti-infection treatment or remove cyst by surgery in time to control and improve the disease.