What to Do First When an Ovarian Cyst Is Found｜Benign vs. Malignant, Tests, and Treatment
Dr. Choi Dong‑seok, director of ChoiSang Obstetrics & Gynecology in Gangnam, shares the key points of diagnosing ovarian cysts. The moment many women first hear the term “ovarian cyst,” their hearts often sink. Just hearing phrases like “there’s a mass” or “a cyst is visible” can trigger significant anxiety, followed by natural worries such as: Could this turn into cancer? Could it become malignant over time? According to Dr. Choi, one of the most common questions he hears in the clinic is…
I conducted an interview about eating habits that can cause uterine fibroids.
We interviewed ChoiSang OB‑GYN, the largest obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Gangnam. One of the most common conditions women experience in the uterus is uterine fibroids — benign muscle‑tissue growths that form inside the uterus. When anyone, whether male or female, discovers a lump in the body, the first fear is usually, “Could this be cancer?” Fortunately, uterine fibroids are almost always non‑cancerous. In other words, they are considered “benign tumors.” Cases in which fibroids become malignant are…