Question 1

can abortion cause ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

No: An abortion involves the uterus, not the ovary.

Question 2

can the abortion pill cause ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

No: The morning after pill and pills used for medical abortions are not associated with ovarian cyst formation.

Question 3

is it possible that an abortion cause ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: An abortion typically doesn't cause ovarian cysts.  Getting pregnant can cause an ovarian cyst that may take several weeks to several months to go away.

Question 4

is it possible that abortion cause ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

No: Miscarriage or elective abortion should not cause an ovarian cyst.  Either will disrupt hormones and cycles temporarily.

Question 5

does abortions cause cancer? does ovarian cyst cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: To both.  Most "abortions" are natural events due to "blighted fetus" concept. Optional abortions may cause issues of non-biologic nature, but cancer is not one. Ovcysts are very common, and of no oncogenic consequence.

Question 6

can an abortion cause hormone changes that aggravate ovarian cysts and cause them to rupture?

Accepted Answer

Abortion?: A medical or a surgical abortion does not affect the production or rupture of ovarian cysts.  If your periods are regular (28-34 days apart on average), cysts will form every month in preparation for ovulation.  Large cysts occasionally form, and rupture spontaneously, which can cause pain. Ask your gyn physician about oral bcps, which stop ovarian cyst formation.

Question 7

i had a surgical abortion about 2 weeks ago and had mirena (levonorgestrel) placed. i discovered what may be an ovarian cyst. another has formed. what caused this?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It is normal to have ovarian cysts.  Every woman will have at least one ovarian cyst of at least 2 cm with every ovulatory cycle.

Question 8

could taking the abortion pill, mifepristone, be the cause of my uterine fibroids and ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

No: The medication does not cause fibroids or ovarian cysts.

Question 9

does ovarian cyst prevent pregnancy? also what causes skipped monthly cycles other then pregnancy? as well, does abortions cause ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cysts: Cysts on the ovary are normal with ovulation and should not prevent pregnancy.
Abortions do not cause ovarian cysts.
Cysts will resolve with birth control pills.

Question 10

can you have an abortion with ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

Abortion: If your cyst is not producing any symptoms, a termination of pregnancy can usually be done. Most cyts in pregnancy are benign and self-limited.

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