Patient's question:
Last October in the middle of the month, I had laparoscopic surgery for chocolate cysts. Last month, an ultrasound revealed cysts, and I suspect it's a recurrence of my old condition. However, the doctor said it's a corpus luteum left after ovulation. If it's a chocolate cyst, can medication solve the problem now that it's small? I experience some pain before and during my period now. Is it a recurrence of the chocolate cyst? What should I pay attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It's best to wait and see. It's not certain whether it's a recurrence.Precautions:
1. Maintain a positive mood, avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during menstruation, which are all normal and should not cause excessive anxiety.
2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genital area clean. Sexual intercourse is strictly forbidden during menstruation. Stay warm to avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and have good ventilation. Wash and change it frequently, and dry the underwear in the sun.
4. Avoid cold, sour, spicy, and other irritating foods. Drink plenty of water to keep bowel movements regular. Those with blood heat should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid stimulating foods like garlic, scallions, chives, and ginger. Those with poor qi and blood should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.