The daughter of late Steve Irwin reveals 37 lesions and a chocolate cyst were discovered on her ovary after she struggled with pain that is out of this world.
Endometriosis is one of the major reasons causing chocolate cysts. The cysts can develop in any of the female reproductive parts. However, ovaries are one of the commonly affected organs. The chocolate cyst can cause painful periods, pain during sex, and digestive issues.
The results in a large study contradict those of some previous studies that have come to the opposite conclusion. An outside expert said this study likely should not be the final word on the subject.