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My wife is pregnant with bilateral ovarian cyst. is it safe to remove the cysts during a c-section?

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Dr. Jennifer Austin answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Most normal cysts go away by the time that she will need a cesarean. If they are still there, they can safely be removed at the time of the cesarean.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/5/2017

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