Patient's question:
What is chocolate cyst?Doctor's answer:
HelloChocolate cysts occur when endometrial tissue implants in the ovaries or surrounding pelvic organs. During each menstrual period, these ectopic endometrial cells shed a small amount of blood. Unlike normal menstrual blood, which is expelled through the uterine canal, this blood is trapped and by the peritoneum. Over time, it accumulates repeatedly, with some being absorbed by the peritoneum and the rest forming an old blood collection. The color of this blood resembles chocolate, hence the name "chocolate cyst." In most cases, surgical treatment can be effective!