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Is 0 to 6 cm in 2 weeks considered a normal growth for an ovarian cyst?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

6 cm ovarian cyst: Cysts can develop because of the follicle from which the egg develops has"cystic". potential. Pre-ovulation- follicular cyst, can develop if no ovulation/rupture ,post ovulation -if occurs- follicle can become a corpus luteum cyst. Usually up to 3cm , so 6 is larger but that does occur, Check thyroid, poly cystic ovaries f/u w/ doc http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024727/

Answered 8/12/2015

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