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What can i do for these painful ovarian cysts?

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Depends: If the cysts are benign and functional they can be suppressed with medication that suppresses ovulation, like birth control pills. Try Ibuprofen for the pain.

Dr Namey and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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