Understanding Ovarian Cysts: Corpus Luteum vs. Chocolate Cysts
Could you please clarify whether these symptoms are indicative of a corpus luteum cyst or an endometrioma (chocolate cyst)? Hello Dr. Tsao, Recently, I visited a clinic for medication treatment due to a bladder infection. During my follow-up appointment, I mentioned to the docto...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I apologize for not being able to provide a diagnosis based on what you described. If you are still experiencing discomfort, I recommend visiting a hospital for a gynecology consultation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Ovarian Cysts: Corpus Luteum vs. Chocolate Cysts
Post-Surgery Concerns: Chocolate Cyst Removal and Medication Side Effects
Post-operative issues related to the use of Youru after chocolate cyst surgery? I underwent surgery to remove a chocolate cyst on September 7 and have taken 15 doses of medication since then. During the medication period, I have experienced menstrual irregularities, and my period...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I apologize that I cannot provide a diagnosis based on what you've described, as there are some abnormalities. If you are still experiencing discomfort, I recommend consulting your original obstetrician-gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Chocolate Cyst Removal and Medication Side Effects
Can Chocolate Cysts Recur After Surgery? A Guide for Partners
My girlfriend has a chocolate cyst? If my girlfriend has a chocolate cyst but has already undergone surgery to address it, is there a chance of recurrence if we engage in sexual intercourse?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the two are unrelated. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Chocolate Cysts Recur After Surgery? A Guide for Partners
Understanding Ovarian Function: Early Ovarian Failure and Infertility Concerns
Premature ovarian failure, infertility? Hello Dr. Tsao, I would like to inquire about my test results, which are as follows: CA125: 16.02, FSH: 3.71, AMH: 2.84. 1. Are these values related to my observation that my menstrual flow has decreased and my period has changed from a...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, your examination report results should be fine. If you have any questions, you may consult your regular obstetrician-gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Ovarian Function: Early Ovarian Failure and Infertility Concerns
Understanding Chocolate Cysts: Impact on Ovarian Function and AMH Levels
Chocolate cyst Hello doctor, I have a chocolate cyst on my left ovary, approximately 5 centimeters in size. If I undergo surgery for removal, will my ovarian function deteriorate? Will my AMH levels also decrease? Thank you.
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if there are no discomforts, observation can be considered. As for surgical removal, the impact on ovarian function can only be determined after the surgery results are available. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Chocolate Cysts: Impact on Ovarian Function and AMH Levels
Understanding Chocolate Cysts: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surgical Options
Chocolate cyst Hello, Dr. Tsai. Recently, I underwent ultrasound examinations at two obstetrics and gynecology clinics, where I was found to have 4 to 5 uterine fibroids measuring 2 to 3 cm each, and a chocolate cyst on the left ovary also measuring 2 to 3 cm. One doctor suggeste...
Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
Hello: Uterine fibroids, endometriomas, or intestinal adhesions are challenging but benign conditions that should be monitored and treated with medication. Clinically, a CT scan and CA-125 are necessary examinations, but the decision to operate should be based on clinical symptom...[Read More] Understanding Chocolate Cysts: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surgical Options
Understanding Fertility Challenges: Ovulation and Pregnancy Concerns
Can I get pregnant? I have been married for three years, and there has been no progress in my pregnancy journey. After visiting the hospital for examinations, it turns out my husband has no issues, but I have chocolate cysts on both ovaries (the right side had surgery for a cyst ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, ovulation occurs around the time of low temperatures. Engaging in intercourse before and after ovulation does not have a specific time point. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Fertility Challenges: Ovulation and Pregnancy Concerns
Post-Laparoscopy: Early Menstruation After Missing Progesterone Doses
Laparoscopic surgery to remove a chocolate cyst, missed taking progesterone for a week postoperatively, and menstruation occurred early? Hello Dr. Tsao, In order to proceed with the in vitro fertilization process, I underwent laparoscopic surgery on November 7 to remove a choco...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if your menstruation has arrived early, you should not continue taking progesterone. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Laparoscopy: Early Menstruation After Missing Progesterone Doses
Can I Get Pregnant with One Blocked Fallopian Tube? Tips for Conception
Can I get pregnant? I have a blockage in my left fallopian tube, while the right one is open. I had surgery for a chocolate cyst on the right side last year, and I have uterine fibroids. My period started on September 26, and I had intercourse on October 6. After that, I visited ...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Hello, Miss Baby: If you want to have intercourse again on October 11, that's fine; it can still increase the chances of conception. Your right fallopian tube is still patent, and the position changes you mentioned may slightly increase the likelihood of conception. However,...[Read More] Can I Get Pregnant with One Blocked Fallopian Tube? Tips for Conception
Understanding Chocolate Cysts and Fibroids: Fertility Challenges Explained
One fallopian tube is blocked, and there is a chocolate cyst and a uterine fibroid? After trying to conceive for many years, I underwent surgery for a chocolate cyst on my right ovary in August 2015. After the surgery, the doctor prescribed me medication for three months (similar...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, with severe chocolate cysts and adhesions, along with advanced age, it indicates a significantly reduced chance of conception. It is recommended to proceed directly with in vitro fertilization (IVF). Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Chocolate Cysts and Fibroids: Fertility Challenges Explained
Post-Operative Concerns After Chocolate Cyst Surgery: Danazol Effects
Postoperative care for chocolate cysts? Dear Doctor: I underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove a chocolate cyst on July 14, and I started taking Danazol on July 20. Today, I am still experiencing dark brown bleeding, which becomes more noticeable when I use the restroom or exert...
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
It is necessary to assess the surgical condition using ultrasound and blood tests for evaluation.[Read More] Post-Operative Concerns After Chocolate Cyst Surgery: Danazol Effects
Should I Consider Surgery for My Chocolate Cysts and Adhesions?
Is surgery a better option for calcified chocolate cysts that also have adhesion issues? Hello Doctor, two years ago during an examination, I discovered a 4.5 cm chocolate cyst on the left side and a 3 cm chocolate cyst on the right side. Since I do not plan to get pregnant for t...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, chocolate cysts generally tend to adhere to surrounding tissues. If there are no discomforts and the sizes of the chocolate cysts on both sides have not changed, it is recommended to simply monitor them with follow-up examinations. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Should I Consider Surgery for My Chocolate Cysts and Adhesions?
Understanding Brown Discharge in Early Pregnancy: What to Know
Early pregnancy Hello Doctor: I underwent surgery for a left chocolate cyst on May 2nd. Due to a recurrence and my eagerness to conceive, my attending physician recommended that I try to get pregnant immediately after the surgery without medication. My menstrual cycles have been ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, clinically you are experiencing what we refer to as a threatened miscarriage. It is advised to rest more and to refrain from sexual intercourse for the time being. Other than that, we can only monitor the situation. If there is a fetal heartbeat by 8 weeks, it is generally...[Read More] Understanding Brown Discharge in Early Pregnancy: What to Know
Can You Get the HPV Vaccine Before and After Endometriosis Surgery?
Is it possible to administer the cervical cancer vaccine before and after surgery for endometriosis? And some related questions? Hello Doctor, I received the Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine in mid-July, and afterwards, I went for an examination due to menstrual pain. An abdomina...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine is unrelated to surgery, and chocolate cysts are not related to diet; they are primarily associated with individual constitution. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get the HPV Vaccine Before and After Endometriosis Surgery?
Managing Irregular Periods: Insights on Treatment and Concerns
Irregular menstrual cycle? Hello Doctor: I originally had severe menstrual pain, and I tried traditional Chinese medicine for treatment at the end of last year, which helped a bit. However, after the treatment, my menstrual cycle became irregular, and for the past six months, I h...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the factors that can affect the menstrual cycle or cause bleeding outside of menstruation are numerous, including environmental factors, lifestyle, stress, emotional instability, diet, age, lesions in the uterus or cervix, and pregnancy, among others. It is advisable to co...[Read More] Managing Irregular Periods: Insights on Treatment and Concerns
Understanding Chocolate Cysts: Key Questions and Concerns for Women
Chocolate cyst Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a few questions about chocolate cysts. Here is my situation: In mid-November last year, during my company's annual health check-up, a cyst on my ovary was suspected. A little over a week after the check-up, I got my period. I...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the best time for an ultrasound is after the menstrual period ends, and it is less related to other factors. It is recommended to continue follow-up examinations with your original obstetrician-gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Chocolate Cysts: Key Questions and Concerns for Women
Understanding Chocolate Cysts: Fertility Concerns and Treatment Options
Suspected chocolate cyst but wants to conceive? Dear Dr. Tsao, My wife and I are planning to conceive soon (both aged 35). Last week, my wife experienced abdominal pain, and I took her for an examination. The doctor initially indicated that it might be a chocolate cyst, measurin...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, a chocolate cyst does not necessarily cause infertility. If it is smaller than 3 centimeters and there is only one, the impact is even less, and it is advisable to take a wait-and-see approach without medication. The general definition of infertility is the inability to co...[Read More] Understanding Chocolate Cysts: Fertility Concerns and Treatment Options
Rapid Recurrence of Chocolate Cysts: A 3-Month Post-Surgery Concern
The chocolate cyst recurred to 7 centimeters three months after surgery? Bilateral chocolate cysts, underwent surgery on March 3, 2016. Right ovary was removed, and on the left side, a 9 cm chocolate cyst was excised. During a follow-up on May 20, a new 7 cm cyst had developed on...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
It is still possible; it is recommended to start with medication treatment for this condition, but please discuss it with your attending physician.[Read More] Rapid Recurrence of Chocolate Cysts: A 3-Month Post-Surgery Concern
Understanding Chocolate Cysts and CA-125 Levels: When to Consider Surgery
Chocolate cyst CA125: 230 I have two chocolate cysts: one is 3 cm and the other is 4 cm. I had a blood test that showed a CA-125 level of 232. Should I undergo a laparoscopy? Thank you.
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
Hello: Each person's constitution and condition are different, and the data obtained from blood tests may not fully represent whether there is a real problem. It is important for you to visit the clinic and discuss in detail with your physician before determining if further ...[Read More] Understanding Chocolate Cysts and CA-125 Levels: When to Consider Surgery
Understanding Chocolate Cysts and CA-125 Levels: When to Consider Laparoscopy
Chocolate cyst CA-125: 230 I have two chocolate cysts: one is 3 cm and the other is 4 cm. I had a blood test that showed a CA-125 level of 232. Should I undergo a laparoscopy? Thank you.
Dr. Lin Wenbin Reply:
Please come to the outpatient clinic for an ultrasound examination first, and then we can discuss the details further.[Read More] Understanding Chocolate Cysts and CA-125 Levels: When to Consider Laparoscopy