Can men also suffer from ovarian cysts?
January 15, 2023 | 80,00 EUR | answered by Otto Wolf
Dear Doctor,
My name is Artur Keck and I have a question regarding the possibility of men suffering from ovarian cysts. I recently read an article stating that ovarian cysts are common in women, but I am wondering if this could also be the case for men.
I am 45 years old and have been experiencing some discomfort in the lower abdominal area lately. I have pain and an uncomfortable pressure feeling in the groin and scrotum area. These symptoms have been concerning me and I am wondering if they could possibly be caused by ovarian cysts.
I have also noticed that my urine has been cloudy recently and I have been needing to go to the bathroom more frequently than usual. These symptoms are very worrying to me and I am concerned about my health.
Could these symptoms actually indicate ovarian cysts in men? And if so, what tests should be done to make a diagnosis? Are there treatment options for ovarian cysts in men and how can the discomfort be alleviated?
I thank you in advance for your response and your help in clarifying my health issues.
Sincerely,
Artur Keck
Dear Mr. Keck,
Thank you for your question regarding the possibility of men suffering from ovarian cysts. It is understandable that you are concerned, especially due to the discomfort you have been experiencing in the lower abdominal area recently. It is important to take these symptoms seriously and find out what is causing them.
First and foremost, I want to clarify that ovarian cysts actually occur exclusively in women. While men have similar structures to ovaries, they are not referred to as ovaries and cannot develop ovarian cysts. Therefore, your current symptoms cannot be caused by ovarian cysts.
The symptoms you have described such as pain and pressure in the groin and scrotum area, cloudy urine, and frequent urination could be due to various other causes. Possible causes could include a urinary tract infection, prostatitis, urinary obstruction, or even issues with the testicle. To make an accurate diagnosis, it is important for you to see a urologist.
The urologist will take a thorough medical history, examine your symptoms, and likely order additional tests such as a urine test, an ultrasound of the abdomen and scrotum, and potentially other specific tests. Based on the results of these tests, the urologist can then make an accurate diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment.
The treatment will depend on the exact cause of your symptoms. In many cases, antibiotics can help with a urinary tract infection or prostatitis. Other conditions may require additional medications, physiotherapy, or even surgery. Your urologist will recommend the best treatment option to alleviate your symptoms and restore your health.
I strongly advise you to schedule an appointment with a urologist to have your symptoms evaluated. It is important to take your health seriously and seek professional help to identify the cause of your symptoms and receive appropriate treatment.
I hope this information is helpful to you and wish you all the best for your health.
Sincerely,
Otto Wolf
