A 68-year-old female asked:
how common are ovarian cysts in women over 60?
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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Very rare: Most women at age 60 are now post menopausal and not ovulating any longer which is the primary cause of functional ovarian cysts. An ovarian "cyst" at this age is a concern as malignancies are more common.
Answered on Jul 3, 2020
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