Question 1

can i have ovarian cysts? i have sharp pain in my pelvic area, they can last up to 20 minutes. they hurt the worse when i get upset..i tried taking ibprophen 200mg and taking hot baths and nothing is working...can you help?

Accepted Answer

You : You should be seen by your doctor and have an ultrasound.  An ultrasound is the best way typically to determine if a woman has ovarian cysts.  Also if there is any chance you could be pregnant then please take a test.  If you have worse pain, think you are pregnant, or have vomiting or fever then you should be seen as an emergency.

Question 2

is a 2.8cm ovarian cyst big?

Accepted Answer

Not really: But sometimes the consistency of a cyst is more important than the size.  Talk to your doctor about it.

Question 3

do ovarian cysts vary in size?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some ovarian cysts are quite large, like the size of a grapefruit. Others are very small and they can be any size in between.

Question 4

how can ovarian cysts go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many ovarian cysys resolve on their own with no treatment.

Question 5

how big is a 7cm ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

It is: 2.8 inches.

Question 6

can women die from ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unlikely: A cyst that has contents that will cause severe inflammation (peritonitis), a cyst that twists, cuts off its blood supply and causes gangrene, and a cyst that ruptures and causes interrnal hemorrhage could possibly cause death.  All are not likely scenarios.  Most ovarian cysts resolve without any treatment.  Oftentimes, they not even known by the woman to be present before they resolve.

Question 7

is 4.8 cm ovarian cyst is too big?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cyst: No. At that small size, it is still most likely a physiologic cyst.

Question 8

do ovarian cysts show up on xrays?

Accepted Answer

No: No- but they are visible on pelvic ultrasound.

Question 9

best way to treat an ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What it is, why its there, and how long its been there.

Question 10

when wil my ovarian cyst dissapear?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks.: Most ovarian cysts are functional, that is they are normal cysts that get bigger than they should.  These will mostly resolve on their own in several weeks to several months and only occasionally require surgery.  Birth control pills can make them resolve faster.  A few cysts are a benign growth.  This type doesn't not get smaller over time and typically requires surgery to remove the cyst.

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