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I have pcos.just got my pelvis ultrasound results.everything is normal.my ovaries show small functional follicular cysts. what does it mean?

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Dr. Corinne Deurdulian answered

Specializes in Radiology

Normal finding: That is a totally normal description for ovaries in a person who has periods/ is of child-bearing age. The small follicles is good because it may indicate that your pcos is under control.

Dr Van Dis agreed

Answered 3/3/2015

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