Question 1

what do enlarged ovaries mean?

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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 does it mean if you have enlarged ovaries?

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Enlarged ovary: Normal ovaries vary in size from one woman to the next; cycling women the ovarian size changes at different points in the cycle, and most women the right and left ovaries are a little different. Were you told what size(s) the 'enlarged' ovaries were? Generally anything less than 5 maybe 6 cm is likely normal.

Question 3

do enlarged ovaries mean cancer?

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They do not have to.: 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 4

will the pill help prevent enlarged ovaries?

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Maybe: If the enlarged ovaries are due to polycystic disease or functional cysts it may help.

Question 5

i got enlarged ovaries what to do besides see gyn again?

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Gyn care: When there is enlargement or over-activity of the ovaries, it is usually a sign of a hormonal imbalance. The gynecologist can help.

Question 6

i have enlarged ovaries and also have chest pain. what should i do?

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See your doctor.: Chest pain should be evaluated by a professional.  Not sure what to make of enlarged ovaries, but unless they are huge and impinging on the diaphragm, they have nothing to do with your other symptom.

Question 7

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 8

will the pill helped decrease enlarged ovaries?

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Maybe: If the enlarged ovaries are due to polycystic disease or functional cysts it may help.

Question 9

what does enlarged ovaries mean when on fertility drugs?

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Enlarged ovaries: Enlarged ovaries when taking fertility drugs means that your ovaries are responding to the stimulatory drugs. With careful monitoring your risk of hyperstimulation of the ovaries is low. Hopefully with a good response you will conceive.

Question 10

i have enlarged ovaries. will this effect me if i want to have a baby or babies?

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Q for REI: The size of ovaries does not tell us everything we need to know to help those ttc. I will refer it to some of our leading fertility subspecialists on healthtap. Thanks for asking.

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