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Folic acid and ovarian cysts
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Raichleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not the right Rx: If you have pcos, which is associated with irregular cycles, then you would benefit from birth control pills unless you are trying to get pregnant. F... Read More
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
No, not likely: No, neither folate (folic acid) nor Folic Acid are known to reduce ovarian cysts or help circulate menstruation.
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4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Visalakshi Valluryanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
No: The cyst itself not the cause of acid reflux. But if you were taking any anti inflammatory medications for pain, gastritis can occur.
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3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. John Geisleranswered
Gynecologic Oncology 29 years experience
Ovarian cyst : Yes, a big enough ovarian cyst can cause reflux.
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. R Holbrook jr.answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Yes, Advil ? better: It's safe, but if it is not working to decrease the bleeding, ask your doctor about Advil (ibuprofen) or another "NSAID."
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793 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
No---BUT: Since you are never going to be pregnant, you will derive no benefit from folic acid. There is no valid evidence of any benefit to any person in any w... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Ovarian cysts: Ovarian cysts are very common. Most are small and do not require treatment. Most simply resolve on their own. If you are in severe pain and vomiting t... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
It is safe to take: Folic acid is a safe vitamin to take for everyone. Breast cysts will not be affected by folic acid...It might even help the cysts to regress!
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4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Ruptured cysts ?'s: Ovarian cysts which rupture cause pain, and a lack of menstruation is consistent with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Ask your gyn physician abou... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
The pain is usually a reflection of the random blood pool that accumulates after the rupture. The body will break down and absorb the material over ti... Read More
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Answered Nov 16, 2022
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Masturbation by clitoral stimulation will not do any harm and will not affect the ovarian cyst.
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!
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Answered Aug 13, 2022
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