What is chocolate cyst

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Chocolate cyst is a symptom of endometriosis, which can cause dysmenorrhea, sexual pain and infertility. Now let's see what is called chocolate cyst.

What is chocolate cyst

First of all: if the menstrual period of endometrial debris, with the blood countercurrent through the fallopian tube into the pelvic cavity, planted on the surface of the ovary or other parts of the pelvic cavity, the formation of ectopic cysts, this ectopic endometrium is also affected by sex hormones, with the menstrual cycle of repeated shedding bleeding, such as lesions in the ovary, each menstrual period of local bleeding, so that ovarian enlargement, the formation of endometriosis Contain old sex to accumulate the cyst of blood, this kind of old sex blood assumes brown, sticky if mushy, resemble chocolate, so call "chocolate cyst" again.

Secondly, there are three theories about the occurrence of endometriosis: implantation theory, metaplasia theory and fetal epithelium origin theory. In the study of ovarian endometriosis cyst, the planting theory is most respected. Planting Theory: it was first put forward by sampsan in 1921. According to this theory, ectopic endometrium comes from endometrial tissue, which is transferred to the site outside the uterine cavity for planting and growth. The common routes of transmission are blood reflux, iatrogenic implantation, lymphatic transmission and vascular dissemination.

Finally, drug or (and) surgical treatment (conservative or radical) can be used. Up to now, there is no ideal radical method except radical operation. Both drug therapy and conservative surgery have a high recurrence rate. Therefore, we should choose according to the patient's age, symptoms, signs, lesion scope and fertility requirements, and emphasize individualized treatment. After the illness, according to their own condition to determine the appropriate treatment.

matters needing attention

Pay attention to adjust their emotions, maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude, so that the body's immune system function is normal. Try to do less abortion and curettage, do a good job in family planning. During menstruation to rest, avoid heavy physical activity.