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Can a ovarian cysts cause pain on my right side when the cysts is on the left?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possibly : If the cyst was exceptionally large then pain referred to the other side is possible. This is not as likely as something else causing the pain.

Answered 1/28/2017

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