Patient's question:
Got chocolate cysts.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Ovarian chocolate cyst is a "mass" but not a "tumor"; it is a type of lesion caused by endometriosis. Under normal circumstances, the endometrium grows inside the uterine cavity and is influenced by female hormones in the body. It sheds once a month during the menstrual period, forming menstruation. If during menstruation, the shed endometrial fragments follow the menstrual blood back through the fallopian tubes into the pelvic cavity and implant on the surface of the ovaries or other pelvic areas, forming ectopic cysts. This ectopic endometrium is also influenced by sex hormones, shedding and bleeding repeatedly with the menstrual cycle. If the lesion occurs on the ovary, there is local bleeding during each menstrual period, causing the ovary to enlarge and forming a cyst containing old blood. This old blood is brown, viscous, and jelly-like, resembling chocolate, hence the name "chocolate cyst." This cyst can gradually enlarge and sometimes rupture during or after menstruation, but it rarely becomes malignant.1. During menstruation, sexual activity must be avoided.
2. Pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching colds.
3. Avoid intense physical exercise and heavy labor during menstruation.
4. Girls during puberty should avoid being startled to prevent amenorrhea or overflow.
5. During menstruation, learn to control emotions and avoid suppressing anger, as this can lead to endocrine disorders.
6. Adjust your emotions at any time, maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude, and keep the body's immune system functioning normally.
7. If diagnosed with endometriosis and the ovarian chocolate cyst is larger than 7 cm, pay close attention to emotional stability and avoid overexertion during menstruation or the mid-cycle. If the internal pressure in the cyst suddenly increases, it may rupture, causing acute abdomen.
8. Individuals with a history of chocolate cysts should undergo regular B-ultrasound follow-ups to detect recurrence early and adopt medication for smaller cysts. The Guangkong Logistics Department Hospital wishes you well!