Question 1

what does it mean to have enlarged ovary?

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Enlarged ovaries?: Many possibilities- first it depends on why they're enlarged, and how enlarged they are. If you care to share more specifics i'll comment further.

Question 2

what conditions are associated with an enlarged ovary?

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Many: Large ovaries can be caused by either simple functional cysts which come and go with the cycle. Or benign tumors which can be more frequent. Also malignancies will develop solid tumors. Cysts filled with old blood can be endometriomas which cause enlarged ovaries. Also polycystic ovary syndrome will have bilaterally enlarged ovaries.

Question 3

is my ovary considered enlarged at 3.5 x 2.08 x 4  volume of 16 while other ovary is 3 in volume this is 10 days into cycle?

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Probably not.: Those measurments are not excessive for an ovary in a reprodcutive age woman.  At the time of ovulation the will be a cyst in one ovary at least 2.0 cm in diameter, which will usually make that ovary a bit larger than the other.

Question 4

what could cause enlarged ovaries?

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Several things.: Ovaries might be naturally large, or they might be enlarged because of like ovarian cysts, or conditions like polycystic ovaries.  This would have problems like chronic anovulation, normal to increased testosterone, and lh/fsh ratio.  But cancer should be ruled out, especially in older patients with pain, bloating, and weight gain.  A ca=125, pelvic exam, and transvaginal us are initial tests.

Question 5

please tell me can endometrosis enlarge the ovaries?

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Ovarian mass: Endometriosis does not enlarge the ovaries per se. On ultrasound endometriosis on the ovaries would appear as an "ovarian mass".

Question 6

do ovaries enlarge during cycle?

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Yes: The ovary is a very dynamic organ and it changes constantly in a premenopausal women.  Each month, a number of follicles start to develop although usually only one develops into a mature follicle which causes ovulation to take place.  So these follicles change the overall size of the ovary throughout the cycle.

Question 7

enlarged follicle in ovary is dangerous?

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Ovarian cyst: A follicle its what carries the egg for possible fertilization. Every woman have follicles in their ovaries. Depending on the actual size its when you should have close follow up. Your question does not include follicular size or characteristics.

Question 8

what meds to take for enlarged female ovaries?

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Find diagnosis: Enlarged ovaries may be due to changes in the polycystic ovary syndrome.
Get endocrinologist to do Hormone testing ad treatment

Question 9

enlarged ovary with fluid in adnexa, should i be concerned?

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Prob benign cyst: Follow theultrasound and gyn. Appears likely to be a benign cyst, though dermoid cyst has to be excluded.

Question 10

i have an enlarged ovary with multiple cysts is it normal to feel them move?

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Unlikely: Usually cysts are embedded inside the wall of the ovary. As such, there may be something else that you are feeling- and not your ovary and cysts.- unless the cysts are very large. If bothersome, have your gyn evaluate. Good luck.

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