A member asked:

I got told that i have 3.8cm cyst on my ovary, i got my periods and it hurts 5 times more then usual, is it the cyst gonna go away now or go bigger?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

An ovarian cyst: It is normal for a small cyst to develop on the ovaries from time to time. Ovarian cysts are quite common in women during their reproductive years and may be a single cyst or many cysts. Most cysts are benign and only require monitoring. Most are cysts which develops from tissue that changes in the normal process of ovulation. They usually disappear within 6-8 weeks.

Answered 12/19/2016

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Ovary a Cystic Organ: Eggs which mature each cycle are surrounded by follicular cells which support egg maturation and secrete water (from blood stream) into the space around the egg producing a cyst. Cyst rupture releases the egg for potential fertilization. Low-fat diet, high carb/sugar foods promote metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, obesity, htn, etc. All associated with polycystic ovary syndrome ; infertility.

Answered 2/22/2014

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