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Endometriosis/chocolate cyst and pregnancy

Dear Midwife, Im 24 years old and I have been bleeding between periods and frequently having menstrual cramps throughout my cycle for the past 3-4 months. I've had an Ultrasound Scan which revealed I have a 2cm chocolate cyst on my left overy. I am due to have a Laparoscopy in 18 weeks (im not sure why i have to wait so long) I was also suggested hormone treatment -the contraceptive pill or progesterone injection aswell, but me and my partner are trying to get pregnant, therefore the hormone treatment is not a preferred option for me. I'm really confused about what is happening to me, what is going to happen about the chocolate cyst, and the consequences; Would the endometriosis/chocolate cyst, or the Laparoscopy cause infertility? And If I concieve, what if any, would be the complications with the baby and with the Laparoscopy? I really hope you can help, I'm totally in the dark and very worried :-( Many thanks xx


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I don't know what you decided, but it is probably not adviseable to conceive with the cyst. Hormone treatment should not interfere with your trying the month after.

Best of luck.

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