Can ovarian teratoma affect menstruation

Ovarian teratomas generally do not affect menstruation. Because most of these teratomas are benign tumors that grow on the ovaries, and menstruation is caused by vaginal bleeding caused by the shedding of the endometrium under the action of hormones and progestins secreted by the ovaries. However, although ovarian teratomas generally do not affect menstruation, they can affect normal ovulation or anovulation of women. Of course, some patients do not rule out affecting menstrual cycles. Ovarian teratoma on women's impact is still relatively large, especially in the late development may not be able to recover. Therefore, women must do a good gynecological examination on weekdays. once found ovarian teratoma, should take surgical treatment as soon as possible.