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Ovarian Cysts

Health Encyclopedia: Ovarian Cysts

Alternative Names

Physiologic ovarian cysts; Functional ovarian cysts

Treatment

Functional ovarian cysts usually go away without treatment. Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) may be prescribed to help establish normal cycles and decrease the development of functional ovarian cysts.

Simple ovarian cysts that are larger than 5 to 10 centimeters and complex ovarian cysts that persist should be surgically removed. Laparoscopy or exploratory laparotomy can ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Ovarian cysts

Physiologic ovarian cysts; Functional ovarian cysts Prevention If a woman is not seeking pregnancy and develops functional cysts frequently, they... Read more »

Ovarian cysts

.........to. Instead, the fluid within the follicle remains and forms a cyst. Functional, or physiological, ovarian cysts usually disappear within 8 to 12 weeks without treatment. They are... Read more »

Ovarian cysts

......also occur if the cyst is twisted or causes twisting (torsion) of the fallopian tube. Symptoms of ovarian cysts can include: Pelvic pain - constant, dull aching Pain with... Read more »

Ovarian growths

...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... Read more »

Diagnostic laparoscopy

...normal. What abnormal results mean The procedure may detect the following: Ovarian cysts Abnormal union of body surfaces (such as adhesions following prior... Read more »

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Medications

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (21) Oral Uses and How to Use

...periods (dysmenorrhea), and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. Use of this medication does not... Read more »

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (28) Oral Uses and How to Use

...periods (dysmenorrhea), and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. Use of this medication does not... Read more »

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Oral Uses and How to Use

...periods (dysmenorrhea), and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. Use of this medication does not... Read more »

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