Patient's question:
Female, 46 years old, with an IUD for 20 years, menopausal for one month. Ultrasound examination shows a hypoechoic area of approximately 3024mm in the left adnexal region, with clear boundaries. Internal echo is good.Recently, she has experienced slight abdominal distension and lower back pain.
Doctor's answer:
One: Maintain an optimistic and cheerful mood and a calm mindset, which can enhance the body's immunity. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching colds or getting chilled. As the saying goes, "When the vital Qi is strong within, external pathogens cannot invade."Two: During menstruation, avoid all strenuous physical exercise and heavy manual labor. Pay attention to controlling your emotions and do not hold back anger, as this may lead to endocrine disorders. If endocrine disorders occur, they can be adjusted through dietary methods. Additionally, sexual activity is prohibited during menstruation.
Three: Practice family planning and minimize or avoid artificial abortions and D&C procedures as much as possible.
Four: If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis or chocolate cysts larger than 6 cm, it is essential to maintain emotional stability and avoid overexertion during menstruation or the mid-cycle phase. This is because if the pressure inside the cyst suddenly increases, the cyst wall may rupture, leading to acute abdomen.