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Does taking iron supplements like ferrous sulfate can worsen a cyst? is it true or just a myth?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

If you are referring: To an ovarian cyst there is absolutely no relationship. Myth.

Answered 3/2/2013

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