What is the cause of chocolate ovarian cysts?

What is the cause of chocolate ovarian cysts?

Chocolate ovarian cyst refers to a chocolate cyst formed by ectopic endometrial growth of the ovary, which may be related to menstrual backflow, lymphatic and venous spread, epithelial metaplasia, genetic factors and other reasons.

1. Menstrual blood reflux:

If the shed endometrium flows back with the menstrual blood, it can enter the abdominal cavity through the fallopian tubes and grow and spread in the ovaries, thus forming a chocolate cyst.

2. Lymphatic and venous dissemination:

If the endometrium spreads through the lymph and veins and implants in the ovaries, a chocolate cyst may form.

3. Coelomic metaplasia:

If the epithelial cells in the body are repeatedly stimulated by chronic inflammation, ovarian hormones and other factors, they may be activated and transformed into endometrial-like tissue, thereby forming chocolate cysts.

4. Genetic factors:

Chocolate cysts have a familial clustering pattern and may be inherited if the gene for the disease is present in a direct relative.

In addition to the common causes mentioned above, it may also be related to immune factors. If diagnosed with chocolate cysts, you should actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment to promote your body to recover as soon as possible.