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Is there a certain age you have to be to have your ovaries taken out? i have multiple cysts on both sides it has gotten worse over the last 4 months

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Dr. Michael Glassner answered

There is no age : There are ways to reduce the cysts without removing your ovaries. If the ovaries are to be removed - the later the better ie after menopause.

Answered 1/5/2013

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A member asked:

Is there a certain age you have to be to have your ovaries taken out? i have multiple cysts on both sides it has gotten worse over the last 4 months

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Glassner answered

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