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What to do if i continue getting cysts on my ovaries even whenever one gets removed. they return! can i just get a hysterectomy?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

A hysterectomy: removes your uterus not your ovaries. Ovaries are important for hormone production

Dr King agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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