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So is surgery the only option to get rid if inflamed painful cyst? and is birth control the only way to keep them from being harmful?
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Cysts: Cysts occur is almost every tissue. In general, if they are infected or inflamed surgical intervention is a benefit. In your specific case, it is okay to ask your doc about your options, risk/benefit analysis of a surgical procedure. There are choices.
Answered 12/10/2013
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