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A member asked:
If i have an ovarian cyst at 5cm should i get surgery?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Possibly: gynecologist often use 5 centimeters as a cutoff for taking somebody to surgery or not it really also depends on the appearance of the cyst meaning is it a simple appearing cyst with just fluid is it a dermoid cyst is it a complex cyst all these plus the patience symptoms Ie. Pain, determine need for surgeryyou also include the risk of torsion as well
Answered 3/13/2016
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It depends: There are a lot of factors that go into deciding if you should have surgery. Among them are: Cyst type, pain level, and interference with pregnancy (if desired). Have a good discussion with your Gynecologist and make an informed decision. Good luck!
Answered 5/6/2015
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Most likely: benign. Follow with ultrasound every 6 months
Answered 10/15/2015
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