Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is zinc bad for ovaries, recently had an dermoid ovarian cyst removed and am thinking of taking zinc for other reasons, is this okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No connection: I know of no relationship between taking zinc and being bad for ovaries.

Answered 3/12/2013

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I use to get ovarian cysts and it use to cause really bad pains but no doctors have payed attention to it or actually told me I had cysts but my left ovary gets really bad pains for at least a half hour and I can't even walk so do you think that could be

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I just removed my dermoid cyst on ovary 5 days ago. Sent to the lab. After 5 days they called for IHC test. Is that bad sign ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I recently had a 18cm ovarian cyst removed that had 2liters of fluid that resulted in my ovary being removed. Should I be worried about cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi I had lapascopic surgery to remove an ovarian cyst they also removed my ovary with it about a week ago I recently had sex will that affect me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

6 yrs ago i had a dermoid cyst removed from my ovary & 25% of my ovary removed. Recently the throbbing pains back & discharge. Should i b worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

I was operated 2 yeard before cause of dermoid ovarian cyst of 78cm in right ovary.Ovaries r saved.Me worried its bn a reason of infertility?
I had an ovarian cyst last year and had a surgery in removing d dermoid cyst .. Part of my ovary was removed ..can I get pregnant again..
Day 10 of cycle right ovary 2.2x 1.38 x 2.24 left ovary 3.87l x 2.01h x 4w with a teeny dermoid and 2 CM simple cyst is left ovary considered enlarged and should I worry about ovarian cancer?
Day 10 of cycle right ovary is 2.2 l x 1.38h x 2.24w left ovary 3.87l x 2.01h x 4 w with 7 mm dermoid appearing cyst and a1.8 x 1.5 x 1.99 simple cyst is my left ovary considered enlarged and should I worry this is ovarian cancer?
Is it safe to fly with 2 ovarian dermoid cysts? I have a 7cm dermoid cyst on my left ovaries and another 9cm dermoid cyst on my right ovaries. Will the cabin pressure and altitude affect the cysts? And what should I look out for?

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
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.