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I had a cyst on my ovary and it was removed during my splenectomy. will my periods cramps/bleeding be lighter or worse?

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Dr. Lillian Decosimo answered

No effect on periods: Having an ovarian cyst removed will not affect period bleeding or cramps either way.

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/16/2014

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A member asked:

I had a cyst on my ovary and it was removed during my splenectomy. will my periods cramps/bleeding be lighter or worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lillian Decosimo answered

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

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