Question 1

ovarian cysts best cure?

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Ovarian cysts: When there is pain due to ovarian cyst it is advisable to take pain medication for short term and generally patients do well once it ruptures. Although for some patients it is a very painful process. In those situations, OCPs can be helpful to stop ovulation. Take care.

Question 2

functional ovarian cyst?

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Common: A  functional ovarian cyst is a simple cyst that is normal development  from ovulation. In most cases it resolves on it's on and doesn't create any problems.

Question 3

are ovarian cysts normal?

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Depends on factors: A simple cyst is very common and often detected on routine pelvic or ultrasound exam and might disappear by the next exam. The more complex ones need further evaluation so doctors can determine the significance of cysts based their size, structure, timing with regard to period and to menopause, etc. Because not all cysts are normal,  i'll share this with specialists in onc for their perspective..

Question 4

how to help ovarian cyst?

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Depends on the cyst: Some cysts (small simple follicular) don't need any help and resolve on their own. Large symptomatic cysts most likely will require surgical intevention. There are some cysts that resolve with hormonal treatment.

Question 5

are ovarian cysts painful?

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Yes: Yes they can be painful.  They usually resolve without specific treatment other than pain management.

Question 6

i also have ovarian cysts?

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Pelvic pain: Pelvic pain has many causes. Based on your history it does not sound like a urinary tract infection. Given your history of ovarian cysts, this is s good possibility. If symptoms don't resolve  or improve in a few days, see your doctor.

Question 7

ovarian cysts and excersize?

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Ovarian Cysts: Not all ovarian cysts undergo complications like twisting or leakage and rupture. In fact most cysts are found incidentally as part of a routing gyn examination. One has to be careful and avoid and strenuous activities if the cyst is of moderate size as they are more prone to physical complications.

Question 8

are ovarian cysts dangerous?

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Could be : The most common complication  of an ovarian cyst includes rupture of the cyst with internal bleeding, torsion of the ovary as well as the presence of malignancy within the cyst .Your obgyn can determine wether the cyst need to be removed surgically or follow up with serial sonograms.

Question 9

is a 2.8cm ovarian cyst big?

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

Question 10

are ovarian cysts hereditary?

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Possibly: For the most part, ovarian cysts are not genetic in the sense that they are not hereditary.  Most women with ovarian cysts have some disruption of the ovarian cycle resulting in ovarian cyst development.  

However, their are some genetic syndromes which are hereditary and in which ovarian cysts are part of that syndrome.  An example is basal cell nevus syndrome.

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