Chocolate cyst/polyps (?) and conceiving
I have endo + PCOS and have had 2 laparoscopies (2015 & 2020) including 1 complex cyst removal.
My newest ultrasounds confirm I either have a chocolate cyst or polyp, both can cause issues with fertility but could also be non-problematic during pregnancy. My deep-ultrasound ~2 years ago confirmed some endo had grown back near my pouch of Douglas and on the ligaments to my ovaries.
I had sworn to my husband I would absolutely never have another laparoscopy. I don’t want to put my body through that again but with the new diagnosis, I’m not sure if I’ll have a choice. I will see a specialist later this month and discuss my options.
Has anyone had experience successfully conceiving with known chocolate cysts or polyps present?
Has anyone had a laparoscopy and fallen immediately after/close to the end of the recovery period?
I just want one child and then to have a full hysterectomy honestly.
Posted Apr 4, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC