Ovarian growth worries

Prior to menopause, a mass on the ovary that is smaller than 2 centimeters is probably a follicle cyst that will go away on its own. However, if the growth is larger and doesn't go away over the course of a few menstrual cycles, then it may need to be removed.
Review Date: 06/10/2008
Reviewed By: James R. Mason, MD, Oncologist, Director, Blood and Marrow
Transplantation Program and Stem Cell Processing Lab, Scripps
Clinic, Torrey Pines, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.












