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Ovarian Cysts Treatments and Therapies |
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Benign ovarian cyst An ovarian cyst is any collection of fluid within the ovary. Some of these, called functional cysts, are part of the normal process of menstruation. Any ovarian follicle that is larger than about 2 centimeters is termed an ovarian cyst. Specific types of cyst include graafian follicles (which may rupture at mid-cycle and cause mittelschmerz) or corpus luteum cysts (which may rupture about the time of menstruation, and take up to three months to disappear entirely). ...
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Complications
... A large ovarian cyst can cause abdominal discomfort. If a large cyst presses on your bladder, you may need to urinate more frequently because its capacity is reduced. Some women develop less common ty...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Treatment depends on your age, the type and size of your cyst, and your symptoms. Your doctor may suggest: Watchful waiting. You can wait and be re-examined in one to three months if you''re in your r...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- ACOG's Physician Directory (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- Atlas of the Body: Female Reproductive Organs (American Medical Association)
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