How big is a chocolate cyst?

The chocolate cyst that we often talk about usually refers to the uterine and ovarian chocolate cyst. It is because the uterine wall that falls off during menstruation moves back into the pelvis, forming a cyst. The cyst will grow larger with each menstrual cycle. It looks very much like chocolate, so it is called a chocolate cyst. Although chocolate cysts will grow larger, they are generally not prone to malignant changes.

Chocolate cysts may cause abdominal pain in the early stages, but because dysmenorrhea is a very common disease, it is often ignored. As the disease progresses, irregular menstruation may occur, accompanied by heavy vaginal discharge of dark color, and patients with chocolate cysts may also suffer from infertility.

The cause of uterine and ovarian chocolate cysts is not very clear at present, but it may be closely related to miscarriage or hysteroscopic surgery. Moreover, the treatment of uterine and ovarian chocolate cysts is also very complicated, so you should pay more attention to prevention in your daily life. First of all, we must maintain a positive mood, exercise more often, and enhance our immune system. However, you should pay attention to rest during the menstrual period and avoid excessive exercise and physical work. Generally, if the diameter of the uterine and ovarian chocolate cyst is less than six centimeters, it can be temporarily left untreated, but regular follow-up visits are required to prevent further growth. The key is to implement a good family planning policy and reduce the frequency of miscarriages.

Uterine and ovarian chocolate cysts can be diagnosed through laparoscopy, abdominal plain film, contrast examination, etc. If the size of the chocolate cyst does not meet the surgical indications, it can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, mainly using methods such as promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, and eliminating blood stasis and nodules.

Chocolate cysts should be prevented from rupturing. Once rupture occurs, the condition reaches a serious stage. When patients with chocolate cysts experience sudden severe lower abdominal pain, the pain spreads to the entire abdomen, and tenderness and rebound pain occur, they must be very vigilant and should undergo surgical treatment immediately. Different surgical methods should be used depending on whether there are fertility requirements. For older women, hysterectomy is recommended to prevent recurrence.