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How contraceptives helps to fight ovarian cysts?
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FSH suppression: FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) produced in the pituitary signals ovarian follicles to grow, sometimes to the size of a cyst. Estrogen in birth control pills suppresses FSH production. Less FSH, less growth of cysts.
Answered 6/10/2017
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