Chocolate cysts usually occur in the ovarian area of a woman and are also known as ovarian chocolate cysts. It can be determined by symptoms, gynecological examination and auxiliary examination.
1. Symptoms: If chocolate cysts are present, dysmenorrhea, which is progressively aggravated, may be accompanied by menstrual abnormalities, such as increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, etc. Some women may experience infertility, pelvic pain during sexual intercourse, and other symptoms. Some women may experience infertility and pelvic pain during sex.
2. Gynecological examination: gynecological examination can detect cystic masses in the ovary area, usually with poor mobility, and some patients may have pressure pain.
3. Auxiliary examination: gynecological ultrasound is a common method to diagnose ovarian chocolate cysts. In addition, it can also be examined by abdominal nuclear magnetism, laparoscopy, etc. Meanwhile, serum CA125 (glycan antigen 125) examination can be carried out, which can be used as an auxiliary diagnostic method with mildly elevated values.
Women suffering from ovarian chocolate cysts are advised to seek timely medical treatment, improve relevant examinations, clarify the cause of the disease under the guidance of professional doctors, and target treatment to avoid delaying the condition.