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I had an oophorectomy at 15 with a cyst of 40lbs. 4 yrs later still gaining weight. don't have issue with exercise &eating healthy. why am i gaining?

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Gaining weight: It most likely has nothing to do with the benign ovarian mass that was removed. There are a myriad of causes and you should see your doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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