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My doctor is performing a transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound for a two month check on an ovarian cyst. do i need to refrain from having sex prior?

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

U/s: Sexual activity will not interfere with your ultrasound.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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