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Ovarian growth worries

Ovarian cancer, which may occur in families with breast cancer

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, it may need to be removed.

Review Date: 04/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by J. Gordon Lambert, M.D., Associate Medical Director; G. Eric Morgan, MS3; RxRemedy.

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