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Getting Rid Of Ovarian Cysts
An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid that forms on or inside of an ovary.
This article is about cysts that form during your monthly menstrual cycle, called functional cysts. Functional cysts are not the same as cysts caused by cancer or other diseases.
For more information about other causes of cysts on or near the ovaries, see also:
Dermoid cyst Ectopic pregnancy Endometriosis Ovarian cancer Polycystic ovary syndrome
Alternative Names
Physiologic ovarian cysts; Functional ovarian cysts;...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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