Do you need to take medication for life after surgery for endometrioma?

Chocolate cysts refer to ovarian endometriomas formed by endometriosis. Generally, patients do not need lifelong medication after surgery for chocolate cysts; however, those with severe conditions or a high risk of recurrence may require long-term or even lifelong drug therapy. Patients with concerns should seek timely medical consultation. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Severe disease and poor recovery may necessitate lifelong medication.

If the patient's condition is severe, and post-surgical recovery is poor, with a high probability of recurrence after cyst removal, long-term or even lifelong medication may be required.

2. Complete treatment with no signs of recurrence usually means lifelong medication is unnecessary.

If all visible endometriotic lesions are thoroughly removed during surgery and follow-up examinations confirm no recurrence, patients may not need lifelong medication.

During treatment, it is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle, pay attention to daily care and dietary management, which can help control the condition.