Chocolate cyst, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Post-Surgery Exercise and Prevention Tips for Chocolate Cysts

Postoperative Exercise and Prevention Methods for Chocolate Cysts Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for a chocolate cyst. My recovery seems to be going well; I have attempted to walk briskly for over 4 kilometers, and I have not experienced any p...

Dr. Kang Zhongxi Reply:
Hello: 1. It is recommended to wait six months before resuming core exercises. 2. Yes. 3. Please consult your primary physician regarding medication issues. 4. Improve your diet and nutrition by consuming more organic fruits and vegetables, avoiding high sugar, high fat, caffeine...

Postpartum Care for Chocolate Cysts: Dietary Tips and Expert Guidance

Chocolate cyst postpartum care Hello, my wife just gave birth, and we would like to extend her postpartum care after leaving the confinement center in November. However, I noticed that you are no longer listed in the appointment system for November. Could you please let us know w...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Chocolate cysts are expected to shrink after pregnancy and childbirth, so during the postpartum period, you should focus on adjusting your body condition. If there is no significant blood deficiency, the dosage of Angelica (Dong Quai) can be reduced or omitted. Eating well...

Can You Still Have Chocolate Cysts After Ovarian and Uterine Removal?

Gynecological issues? If a patient has undergone surgical removal of both the ovaries and the uterus, can they still experience issues with chocolate cysts? Thank you.

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
DEAR SOPHIE: A chocolate cyst refers to a problem caused by endometriosis growing on the ovaries. Even after bilateral oophorectomy, endometriosis may still persist. Whether a formed cyst should still be called a chocolate cyst is subjective and lacks a definitive conclusion. How...

Managing Menstrual Irregularities with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Menstrual issues Hello, doctor. My menstrual period is often delayed, and the blood color is dark red at first, then turns bright red. It lasts for about 7 to 8 days. How can I adjust this with traditional Chinese medicine? Additionally, what drinks can I consume to promote blood...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear cute netizen, Here are the responses to your questions: 1. If your menstrual cycle is consistently delayed and the menstrual blood is dark red initially, turning bright red later, lasting for 7 to 8 days, it is important to consider whether this could be due to conditions ...

Understanding Ginger Tea: Benefits, Risks, and Timing After Abortion

Ginger tea issues? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions: 1) I had an abortion on May 15. How long should I wait before trying to conceive again? 2) I heard that drinking ginger tea three days before and during menstruation can help alleviate menstrual pain. I have endometrios...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear JIN user, 1. After undergoing a surgical abortion on May 15, it is generally recommended to wait until one month has passed before attempting to conceive again. However, it is advisable to rest for 3 to 6 months before trying to get pregnant to allow for more complete uteri...

Can Si Wu Tang Be Used for Endometriosis and Uterine Cysts?

Si Wu Tang issue Is it safe to take Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) if I have endometriosis, chocolate cysts, or uterine fibroids? If I want to take it, what additional herbal ingredients should I include?

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Netizen: Hello Lili, regarding your question: Here is the response. The conditions you mentioned, "endometriosis," "chocolate cysts," and "uterine fibroids," are among the most common benign tumors and gynecological diseases in women's pelv...

Managing Chocolate Cysts: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?

Chocolate cyst I have a chocolate cyst measuring 1-2 cm on the left side and 4-5 cm on the right side. I do not want to undergo surgical treatment through Western medicine. I have been taking a modified version of Xiao Yao San for maintenance, and my menstrual pain is no longer a...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Netizen LILI, Your question regarding chocolate cysts is answered as follows: A chocolate cyst refers to an endometrioma, which is a type of endometriosis occurring within the ovaries. With each menstrual cycle, the ectopic endometrial tissue also undergoes menstruation, le...

Can Patients with Chocolate Cysts Safely Use Evening Primrose Oil?

Chocolate cyst Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I was diagnosed with a chocolate cyst (endometriosis), which was already 7-8 cm in size at the time of discovery. The doctor recommended surgical treatment, and after the surgery, I continued to take oral contraceptives and returned to ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, online friends! 1. Evening primrose, also known as Oenothera biennis, is a biennial herb. The flowers of the evening primrose bloom slowly in the evening and wither by dawn, making it a plant that only blooms for the moon. Native Americans used evening primrose to treat ...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Cure Chocolate Cysts and Aid Fertility?

Can chocolate cysts be treated with traditional Chinese medicine? I have a chocolate cyst that is about 6 centimeters in size. Can I treat it with traditional Chinese medicine? This is my second occurrence of a chocolate cyst; the first one was removed surgically, but it recurred...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
When consuming Si Wu Tang or Zhong Jiang Tang, adjustments should be made according to individual constitution for effective treatment. Standard formulations of Si Wu Tang and Zhong Jiang Tang, which are designed for convenience, may not be suitable for long-term use by everyone....