Currently, diseases of the female reproductive system associated with the formation of cysts are quite common. Often women simply underestimate the danger of these pathologies and are in no hurry with treatment. The situation is aggravated by the fact that a large proportion of doctors believe that if a cyst does not manifest itself as a painful symptom, then it does not need to be treated. However, this is not the case at all.
Perhaps one of the few diseases that women see a doctor about is an endometrioid ovarian cyst. Most likely, the patients are forced to go to a specialist by the fact that this pathology is accompanied by pronounced pain.
Many are limited only to ultrasound diagnostics, after which they prefer to remain a passive observer of cyst growth for many years. But complications such as twisting of the neoplasm, suppuration or rupture are very likely. But the biggest problem is that the endometrioidan ovarian cyst, as it develops, slowly absorbs the he althy tissue of this organ, which is not only responsible for the production of follicles that release an egg, but also the secretion of a large number of hormones vital for maintaining women's he alth.
A cyst is a cavity in the tissue of the ovary. This space is delimited by a thick capsule consisting of two layers. Inside it, a liquid with a fine suspension usually accumulates. It is characteristic that the endometrioid ovarian cyst in appearance resembles a corpus luteum cyst, therefore, when identifying the disease, it is extremely important to pay special attention to the differential diagnosis of these pathologies, especially in cases where the cyst has an atypical structure.
What causes this disease? An endometrioid ovarian cyst is formed by tissue that resembles the endometrium that lines the inside of the uterus. Under normal conditions, a zygote is implanted on it during fertilization. The cyst, on the other hand, is formed due to the fact that the eggs, instead of leaving the follicle into the fallopian tubes, again enter the ovary.
Endometrioid tissue begins to form there, which performs the same functions as the endometrium. During menstruation, this tissue secretes blood that cannot find its way out of the ovary and slowly stretches the cavity inside it. Gradually, the blood thickens, iron is concentrated in it, which causes its almost black color.
Thus, an endometrioid ovarian cyst occurs. The symptoms of this disease in manycases are imperceptible or so insignificant that the woman does not pay due attention to them. The cyst is usually found by chance during an abdominal ultrasound.
If there is no growth of the cyst, and its size does not exceed three centimeters, then it is considered that this is a non-hazardous endometrioid ovarian cyst. Treatment for larger tumors usually involves laparoscopic surgery and removal of the cyst. However, there may be some complications, which, however, are not as dangerous as the risk of excessive development of a neoplasm in the ovary.
