Patient's question:
I've been married for 3 years. In the first year, we used contraception. Since 2006, I developed chocolate cysts of the ovary (endometriosis). In December 2007, it recurred again. I've had one ovarian cyst removal surgery and one microelectrode treatment. It's been more than 4 and a half months since the surgery, and I've been trying to have a child but haven't been able to conceive. My periods are always delayed by 2-10 days. Now, tests show it has recurred again. The ultrasound shows that the cyst is still small but has become bilateral. It used to be only on the left side, but now there's one on the right as well, and it's multiple small cysts. Can I be cured of this disease? Is endometriosis a terminal illness? Is there no way to treat it? The recurrence after being cured makes me both physically and mentally exhausted, and it has also cost me a lot of money.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Endometriosis is a gynecological disease caused by the growth of endometrium in any location outside the uterine cavity. It can occur in places such as the ovaries, the sacrospinous ligament of the uterus, the posterior serosal layer of the lower uterine segment, the rectouterine pouch, and the pelvic peritoneum of the sigmoid colon. It can also develop in the myometrium of the uterus, so clinically, endometriosis is divided into extrinsic endometriosis and intrinsic endometriosis. Patients often seek medical attention due to symptoms such as infertility, dysmenorrhea, and pelvic pain. The infertility rate in patients with endometriosis is approximately 40%. Our hospital is a specialized clinic for treating infertility. We recommend that you come to our hospital for a check-up to clarify the specific condition and receive targeted treatment. Do not miss the best age for conception. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Wishing you good health!