Ovarian growths

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Ovarian growths

Ovarian mass; Adnexal mass

There are many causes for growths on the ovary. Your age and medical history are important in evaluating an ovarian growth.

Prior to menopause, the ovary forms a fluid filled sac (ovarian cyst) every month as a normal part of the process of releasing an egg. There are other reasons the ovary can form a cyst;most of these are not worrisome. If a cyst is large (over 5 centimeters), or doesn't go away after a few months, then you may need to have it further evaluated or removed. See ovarian cysts.

All ovarian growths that are not simple fluid filled sacs --they are complex or solid -- should be investigated by your doctor regardless of age.

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