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Recurrence Of Chocolate Cyst

A chocolate cyst is an ovarian cyst filled with old blood. It is also known as endometriomas. The causes are endometriosis, retrograde menstrual flow, immune disorders, and genetics. The symptoms are painful periods, pain during sex, pelvic pain, and difficulty in getting pregnant. It is managed by surgery. In cases of recurrence, the doctor suggests oophorectomy where ovaries are removed. It is also managed by taking oral contraceptive pills, laparoscopy, and laparotomy to shrink or remove the cyst.

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Is pregnancy possible with recurring chocolate cysts?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old female. I am not yet married. In October 2013, I had a laparoscopic removal of a chocolate cyst measuring 10cm. The doctor suggested me tablet Ovral-L. But, after that I had aneurysm and could not take those tablets. Now, when I got scanning done 4 days ago, they fo...  Read Full »

Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there are chances for the recurrence of chocolate cyst. Usually the cyst wall is removed while doing cystectomy (removal of the cyst) to decrease the chances of recurrence. For this, you can consult your gynaecologist and take only progesterones or GnRH agoni...  Read Full »

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