In general ovarian cysts are relatively common among women. Most ovarian cysts are harmless and require little or no treatment, disappearing on their own. Complex ovarian cysts in contrast are more uncommon and can result in serious complications and symptoms.
The more serious health risks accompanied with complex ovarian cysts are generally due to both their make up and their size. Where as a regular ovarian cyst is only filled with fluid, the complex ovarian cyst has both solid and liquid components. There are three types of complex ovarian cysts: Endometrioma, Eermoid and Cystadenomas cysts.
Endometrioma cysts, also known as "chocolate cysts" is a cyst in the ovary that is lined with endometriosis. The endometrioma cyst grows each month as a result of the endometriosis growing and shedding, this is where the "chocolate fluid" starts to accumulate and the cyst grows. This type of cyst can be devastating to a woman's reproductive function, resulting in extensive adhesion formation and damage to the fallopian tubes which is irreversible. An Endometrioma cyst can grow in size comparable with a grapefruit. Symptoms include considerable pain before and after the menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual periods, pain during intercourse and fatigue.
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