Houston, TX
A 17-year-old female asked:
i keep getting ovarian cysts, is that a bad thing? will i still br able to have kids?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 34 years experience
No, Yes: Not all ovarian cysts are bad, especially the ones at your age are functional cysts that come and go. Ability to have kids depends on various factors, history of functional cysts should not make you infertile
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