A member asked:

Is it possible for the act of ovulation to rupture an already present ovarian cyst if the normal egg were to push or rub against the cyst as it moved?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Not likely: An egg develops in its own follicle and is not likely to rupture an existing cyst. The ovarian follicle containing the egg does rupture at ovulation.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 11/11/2015

5.5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Is it possible for the act of ovulation to rupture an already present ovarian cyst if the normal egg were to push or rub against the cyst as it moved?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rao agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can having an ovarian cyst rupture cause ovulation, or rupture because of ovulation?

A member asked:

If I had an ovarian cyst rupture while on birth control, does the mean that my pill failed and I ovulated?

A member asked:

I was just wondering when an ovarian cyst ruptures, can it cause more harm to your eggs?

A member asked:

How can you tell if you have an ovarian cyst..does it rupture and leak fluid during your ovulation times? will there be blood in mucus also?

A member asked:

When can I expect to ovulate again after an ovarion cyst rupture and missed period.?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Is it normal to experience an ovarian cyst rupture a week after ovulation ?

I had heavy bleeding during sex and pain afterwards. I know I'm ovulating and have a painful cyst on ovarian. Could it have ruptured ? Is it dangerou

Does a girl ovulate and release a mature egg even with an ovarian cyst?

How do you know if you have ovulation pain or an ovarian cyst rupture?

I had an ovarian cyst rupture (confirmed by er) & 3 hrs later had unprotected sex. Can i get preg? Do cysts rupture b4 or after you're done ovulating?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?