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I have bad menstrual cramps only on the left side. was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst 5 years ago.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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The past: ovarian cyst is not necessarily the cause. If you had surgery for the cyst -then scar tissue could be an issue.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have bad menstrual cramps only on the left side. was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst 5 years ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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