Patient's question:
The eldest is 9 years old and wants a second child, but after several months of effort, she hasn't been able to conceive. In recent years, she has also experienced symptoms of dysmenorrhea, and her menstrual cycle has been consistently delayed. An ultrasound revealed cysts, and the doctor initially diagnosed them as chocolate cysts, with the possibility of corpus luteum cysts as well. Further examination and diagnosis are needed after medication. What kind of help is desired: What are the differences between chocolate cysts and corpus luteum cysts?Doctor's answer:
Chocolate cyst is caused by endometriosis in the ovary, which often leads to abnormal menstrual cramps. Menstrual cramps are the most prominent symptom of endometriosis. Pain during intercourse on the affected side may also be accompanied by spotting. Breastfeeding does not prevent pregnancy. In infertile women, endometriosis accounts for a high proportion of infertility.A corpus luteum cyst is a condition where the corpus luteum diameter is less than 2.5 cm, referred to as a corpus luteum cyst. It often causes delayed menstruation. If the cyst ruptures, it may result in abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. A normal corpus luteum is a cystic structure, which can slightly reduce the size of the ovary.