Patient's question:
My dear cousin, her menstrual cycle used to be very regular and consistent. But starting last year, her periods became irregular—sometimes delayed, sometimes early. At times, she also experienced heavy bleeding. She was very worried and underwent a thorough examination, which revealed uterine fibroids accompanied by chocolate cysts of the ovary. What should one do when suffering from uterine fibroids accompanied by chocolate cysts of the ovary?Doctor's answer:
Chocolate cysts have a form of endometriosis, with the main symptom being severe and progressively worsening menstrual pain. They also tend to cause pelvic tissue adhesion, often leading to a sensation of lower abdominal heaviness and pain, which intensifies after sexual intercourse. Uterine fibroids primarily affect menstruation, causing a significant increase in menstrual flow or prolonged bleeding. If you do not plan to have children, a hysterectomy can be performed. Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological condition.