Who Is at Risk for Chocolate Cyst?
In research carried out worldwide it is known that approximately 200 million women have endometriosis. The fact that this disease, which is present in 1 in every 10 women, is seen particularly in the reproductive age, that is to say in young women, creates an important ri
In research carried out worldwide it is known that approximately 200 million women have endometriosis. The fact that this disease, which is present in 1 in every 10 women, is seen particularly in the reproductive age, that is to say in young women, creates an important risk for society. Although an increase has been observed in recent years in the rate at which chocolate cyst disease appears, we do not know whether we encounter it more because the occurrence of the disease has increased or because we diagnose it more easily. But we do know that there has been a marked increase in its frequency with industrialisation. It is not possible to establish a definite cause and effect relationship on this matter.
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Although the basic factors that cause endometriosis, that is to say chocolate cyst, are not known, the coming together of certain factors may make it easier for the condition to appear. Because the rate at which this condition is seen is higher in women who have endometriosis in their family history, a genetic tendency is spoken of. However, exactly what causes the genetic predisposition to appear is not known.
It is known that retrograde menstruation (the menstrual blood flowing in the reverse direction, through the tubes into the abdomen), immune dysfunction (a disorder in the immune system), metaplasia (the change of one tissue into another type of tissue) and environmental toxins and chemicals come together and enable this condition to appear. We can say that women who have experienced problems during menstruation (severe pain, heavy bleeding), women in the 25 to 40 age range, women who cannot have a child although they want to, and those who consume excessive amounts of red meat, fat and alcohol are at risk for this condition.
Although genetic predisposition is among the best-known causes of endometriosis, it is known that problems related to the immune system and environmental factors that will affect the immune system trigger the disease. Although it is not known which genes the genetic predisposition arises from, studies are continuing so that the increased risk of endometriosis together with autoimmune diseases may also give information about genetic predisposition. The fact that autoimmune diseases occur more often in people who have endometriosis, and that the risk of endometriosis increases in those who have an autoimmune disease, suggests that the two sides are directly connected. It is thought that the condition of endometriosis occurs as a result of factors that suppress the immune system.
Research is continuing into endometriosis, which has been observed to appear together with fibromyalgia, rheumatic conditions and allergic conditions. Although some types of ovarian cancer are also seen more frequently in people with the condition of endometriosis, studies on this matter are continuing. Although chocolate cyst still appears to be a mysterious condition whose cause and effect connections have not been brought to light in detail, the fact that it can be treated with many different methods provides a great advantage. In order for this condition, which can be treated with surgical and non-surgical methods, not to lead to major problems in the long term, it is very important definitely to act under the supervision of a specialist in endometriosis.
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Hello and WELCOME to March, endometriosis awareness month. One in 10 women has endometriosis, some are aware of it and some are not. Pain that is generally accepted as normal may sometimes not be normal. If you are experiencing severe pain you should definitely see a doctor. Do not listen to anyone. What seems normal to everyone may not be normal for you. I too am an endometriosis patient. I had an operation in July 2018, and how glad I am that I came across @drtanerusta. ✔️ I had a cyst inside my abdomen. I was experiencing pain every month, and life is very short, so why should you spend a few days of every month lying down? For now, thank goodness, I am better, but there is no definitive solution for endometriosis. Become aware of it. Do not neglect it.
I had chocolate cyst disease too. Thanks to you I was freed from it. Now I have a 6-year-old son.
My dear doctor, I too was freed from this disease thanks to you, God willing. Many thanks for everything, may God be pleased with you, hocam
You are a wonderful doctor, I am very happy to have met you. Doctor, how good it is that you exist, I wish you to be always at the summit.
Thanks to @drtanerusta and his masterly hands I was freed from the terrible pain I had lived with for very many years, which no doctor could find the cause of. Thank you again and again, doctor, my joy in life has returned. It has been 6 months since the operation. To live without taking painkillers, without pain – what could be better than this? How glad I am that I met you, how glad I am that you came into my path. You are always in my prayers, stay with love.
I had an operation 2 months ago; I cannot describe what pain I suffered for years, what I went through up to the day of the operation! I came running from İzmir; I cannot describe how good, how excellent my doctor @drtanerusta is… I had laparoscopic surgery, the cyst was 9 cm, my abdomen had become so swollen that I had been harmed both mentally and physically. When I went to hospital because of the pain nobody understood me. I was surrounded by people saying cyst pain cannot be this bad. I left my most terrible times in the hands of my doctor @drtanerusta and now I am well, no cyst in my hand, no pain, I still cannot believe it, but they are gone.
As of the diagnosis, counting the 10 years before the diagnosis, I had had endometriosis for 15 years. My dear doctor, the one who relieved my pain and my suffering, the reason for my gratitude, one of the few doctors not only in Turkey but in the world when it comes to endometriosis, with masterly hands just like his name.
I had an operation on 20 April 2015. My operation was carried out by A. Taner Usta and his team. Extremely successful in his field, Taner hoca is truly an excellent doctor and an exceptional person. His team, in the same way, are successful and high-quality people who value others. I offer my endless thanks to all of them for their efforts. I wish everyone a speedy recovery and the chance to be treated by this team.
I had an operation on 16 June 2014. May God be pleased with him, he is a good judge of things. Bless your hands, I wish you success, Taner hocam.
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I thank your whole team, above all Dr. Taner Usta, who did not withhold their care and attention after the operation I had.
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Chocolate cysts can progress silently. Let us clarify your situation with an examination and imaging.