A member asked:

My cycle is irregular. i've had a transfusion due to blood loss. i have a cyst on ovary 2cm in size, could that be causing my heavy periods?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: The cyst does not cause the period. The hormones from the cysts on the ovaries do regulate the cycle - but they come and go.

Answered 3/21/2013

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No: Your ovaries make cysts everyonth upto 3-4cm in size- they are not a source of bleeding.

Answered 8/20/2013

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