Ladies, check quickly 4 warning signs, symptoms that are at risk of developing “Chocolate cyst” or endometriosis, including menstrual cramps. pain during sex pelvic pain and experiencing infertility If you have these symptoms, you must see a doctor immediately. To diagnose – plan treatment If left untreated, it may affect health. and affecting life on May 15, 2024, Chulabhorn Royal College by Women’s Health Center Chulabhorn Hospital and medical ultrasound schools Prince Chulabhorn College of Medical Sciences organizes a seminar “Lower stomach pain Don’t let it pass. with Chocolate Cyst Disease” led by Assistant Professor Dr. Nattawut Kantathaworn, Assistant Dean of Srisawangkhavadhana College of Medicine Chulabhorn Royal College and head of the women’s health center Chulabhorn Hospital along with Dr. Katanyutta Nakpalad, a specialist in obstetrics-gynecology. and reproductive medicine Women’s Health Center Chulabhorn Hospital came to give knowledge, hosted by “DJ Oi” Napaporn Traiwitwareekul. Sponsorship of the seminar activities by Bayer Thai Company Limited by Assistant Professor Dr. Nattawut Kantathaworn, Assistant Dean of Srisawangkhavadhana College of Medicine. Chulabhorn Royal College and head of the women’s health center Chulabhorn Hospital said that endometriosis It is a condition in which endometrial cells grow outside the uterine cavity. Often found in the pelvic area such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and peritoneum in the pelvis. Or it may be inserted into the uterine muscles, in the intestines, or in the lungs. Each menstrual cycle, the endometrium will shed from the uterus during menstruation. But when these membranes grow in the wrong place When it peels off, it flows back into the abdominal cavity through the fallopian tube. Blood is produced according to the normal menstrual cycle. This causes dark red or thick black blood to accumulate until it becomes a well-known disease: “Chocolate Cyst””This disease has no true cause known. And there is no way to prevent it. Therefore, if a woman has severe and continuous pain in her lower abdomen that affects her quality of life, it is recommended that she come for examination. But it’s best to get checked before you have symptoms. By screening with an internal examination every year. Helps screen for both mucous membrane disease Endometriosis and cervical cancer at the same time” Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattawut Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattawut emphasized that lower abdominal pain is a symptom of many diseases. At the same time, endometriosis is also associated with ovarian cancer. Therefore, if a woman is careless, there is a chance that she will develop a serious disease. For many years, Chulabhorn Hospital has campaigned on this matter together with many sectors. To bring knowledge to the people Raise awareness among women of all ages and encourage women to monitor their symptoms. If you have any of these symptoms, you should see a gynecologist immediately, including: 1. Menstrual cramps that are more than usual. There is pain during menstruation and the pain increases during menstruation. and may become more and more severe In the following menstrual cycle. 2. Pain during sexual intercourse. There will be deep pain. During or after sex 3. Pelvic floor pain with pain while not having menstruation and having abnormal chronic pain and 4. experiencing infertility This is because this disease often causes pelvic fibrosis. Some cases are so severe that they cause blockage of both fallopian tubes. Unable to have children by natural means.”For treatment methods, there are 3 approaches: taking medicine, surgery, and treatment together. In mild cases, the disease can be treated with medicine. But if a chocolate cyst is found to be more than 4 cm in size, it must be treated with surgery,” said Assistant Professor Dr. Nattawut, while Dr. Katanyutta Nakaplad, a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. and reproductive medicine Women’s Health Center Chulabhorn Hospital states that the disease is found in approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and may be as high as 5 in 10 women of reproductive age. with menstrual pain The severity of the symptoms has many levels. However, many women tend to overlook it. Especially during menstruation, you may think that lower abdominal pain is normal. In fact, this may signal a warning about this disease. Therefore, at-risk groups should immediately consult a gynecologist. and undergo a diagnostic examination Women do not have to worry about the examination. Because there are many forms, from taking history Do an abdominal ultrasound. rectal examination Including internal examination to find lesions Evaluated by symptoms and severity of disease So that doctors can plan treatment for patients appropriately and efficiently.”Endometriosis is a disease that cannot be cured due to the nature of the disease. But it will get better on its own when there are no sex hormones to stimulate it. or when entering menopause Another group is pregnant women because during pregnancy they have a very high amount of progesterone. It can calm the disease down. Including during breastfeeding, when there is no ovulation. causing no menstruation Symptoms of the disease will also improve. But after giving birth and after the breastfeeding period, the disease can reappear. Because it is a disease that cannot be cured” Dr. Katanyuta Dr. Katanyuta said that for women with endometriosis. May affect infertility The doctor will recommend treatment methods under medical supervision. Infertility Treatment methods range from ovarian stimulation to in vitro fertilization. or in vitro fertilization However, patients can consult an infertility clinic. Chulabhorn Hospital Currently, there is technology to help with reproduction. 80-90% of women with endometriosis can have children if they do not have sperm factors involved. The key is to see a doctor quickly. Dr. Paneeya Sutabutr, Medical Director of Bayer Thai Company Limited, said that Bayer, as an expert in women’s health care products, I’d like to be a part of the campaign in May through the “Bayer For Her” campaign and #stomachachemustbechecked #lowerstomachache. Say it, you can talk about chocolate cyst disease. To encourage women to be aware of the importance of taking care of their own health. And don’t hesitate to consult a medical professional. to receive timely diagnosis and treatment Makes the quality of life better for the seminar “Lower stomach pain Don’t let it pass. with chocolate cyst disease” held today It also provides an opportunity for women who have lower abdominal pain. A total of 30 people registered to participate in the activity to receive symptom assessment and risk screening using lower abdominal ultrasound. From the staff team of the medical ultrasound school Prince Chulabhorn College of Medical Sciences Ready to receive advice from medical experts Chulabhorn Hospital Free of charge at lounge 1, Thailand Post Administration Building, Chaengwattana Road, Thailand Post Company Limited. You can follow the seminar via YouTube: CRA CHULABHORN Channel and Facebook Live: Chulabhorn Hospital.
