Question 1

ovarian cyst of size 5cm is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If pain persists a follow up usg would be recommended.

Question 2

i'm 21 years old and unmarried. i have less than 5 ovarian cysts of 5-8 mm size. are these dangerous? what should i have to do? please help.

Accepted Answer

Normal: Cysts of this size on ovaries are a normal finding on ultrasound. Functional cysts (i.e. Egg cysts or follicular cysts) are what ovaries make every month. Selection of one of these becomes the dominant egg which normally is released during ovulation.

Question 3

i have ovarian cyst. i have no pain and no heavy bleeding. my periods is regular. size of cysts is 5.7x4.5. can i have sex? is it dangerous or harmful

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Ovarian cysts are very common. No contraindications for having sex at all. Enjoy it!

Question 4

are ovarian cysts dangerous?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

how dangerous can ovarian cysts be?

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Complex question: This depends on many details: your medical history, your family history, features seen on ultrasound like size, solid areas, blood flow. Most cysts at age 44 if you are still having menstrual cycles will be benign, but you should follow up with your gynecologist as directed to be sure.

Question 7

what size ovarian cyst is worrisome?

Accepted Answer

Over 6 cm.: An ovarian cyst up to 6 centimeters in diameter is considered normal during the menstrual cycle, as long as it eventually goes away on its own.

Question 8

what's the largest size ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Up to 20 cm in diame: Ovarian cyst could be large up to 20 cm in diameter. The larger cyst the more chances of torsion and rupture. Very painful.

Question 9

what size ovarian cyst is considered large?

Accepted Answer

Usually > 5 cm: An ovarian cyst larger than 5 cm is significant and requires evaluation and management.

Question 10

could ovarian cyst grow up to 13cm in size?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They can also grow much larger.  The risk of malignancy does not correlate with the size of the cyst.

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