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Can a ruptured cyst cause a infection leading to pid. this is what my gyno told me 4 years ago just want a second opinion. ?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

It depends what type: If you had pid or a tubo-ovarian abcess it could, most cysts when they rupture while causing pain and or intra- abdominal bleeding do not cause pid.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/20/2013

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A member asked:

Can a ruptured cyst cause a infection leading to pid. this is what my gyno told me 4 years ago just want a second opinion. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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