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Would a 1.5cm ovarian cyst cause a lot of pain?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not usually : 1.5 cm is very small for an ovarian cyst. This is an unlikely cause of severe pain. Other causes should be considered

Answered 7/19/2017

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