Houston, Texas
A 19-year-old female asked:
Can ovarian cyst cause ovulation to stop and cause irregular periods?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: The excess estrogen from the ovarian cyst brings future ovulation to a halt and causes periods to be irregular until the cyst is resolved.
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Houston, Texas
A 19-year-old female asked:
Why do ovarian cyst cause irregular periods?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
They don't really: Ovarian cysts do not directly cause irregular periods. having a hormonal imbalance as in cases of polycystic ovarian syndrome cause multiple small ovarian cysts and irregular periods. The relationship between an irregular period and a single ovarian cyst are only indirectly related.
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