Patient's question:
Patient Gender: Female: Doctor, hello. I had a C-section to give birth to my daughter almost two years ago. About half a year ago, I noticed a small hard lump not far from the incision on my lower left abdomen. The lump becomes slightly larger before and during my menstrual period, accompanied by mild pain and a sense of heaviness. After a preliminary diagnosis by the doctor, it was suspected to be endometriosis (both ultrasound and color Doppler ultrasound were normal). The doctor said that a pathological analysis is needed for a definitive diagnosis, but I haven't done it. Doctor, could you please tell me if my condition might be this condition? If so, do I need to have my uterus removed, or can just the lump be removed? Can I engage in some physical activities? I am looking forward to your reply online.Duration and Onset of Symptoms: Half a year
Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis is a common disease, referring to the proliferation of the endometrium and its spread to outside the endometrium, continuously worsening pelvic adhesions and pain. The main treatment approach is sex hormone therapy, which suppresses the synthesis of androgens to cause atrophy of the ectopic endometrium. It is recommended that you go to a regular specialized hospital for examination to identify the cause, so that targeted treatment can be provided and effective treatment can be achieved.