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What happens to my ovarian cyst if i stop taking birth control?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It depends: There are ovarian cysts that will go away over time, and others that are more serious and need surgery. Birth control pills prevent many types of cysts, and thus can be helpful in preventing cysts. They don't make cysts go away away faster, but they prevent some types of cysts. See your dr about what kind of cyst you have.
Answered 9/28/2016
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