A 40-year-old female asked:
hello, can an ovarian cyst cause hormonal changes in a woman? what type of cyst would do this? thanks.
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Dr. John Berryman answered
53 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ovarian cyst? : Rarely an ovarian tumor will produce hormones in excess (neoplasm), but in general, a woman's fifth decade (40 onward) will bring excess hormone b/c the ovarian matrix (not a cyst, per se) will produce far more estrogen to ovulate as the eggs age. Heavier periods, more PMS and emotional changes will occur. Ask your gyn about low dose oral bcp's, which can reduce this phenomenon.
Answered on May 2, 2019
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Dr. Timothy Raichle answered
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Yes: In the setting of "hormonal imbalance" you can have formation of ovarian cysts. This is common in a condition called pcos.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Elizabeth Case answered
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Yes.: Certain kinds of ovarian cysts can contribute to hormonal imbalances.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gerard Honore answered
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Many reasons: Many cysts are not hormone-dependent so ocp doen't affect them. Ocp can also fail to prevent cysts just like they can fail to prevent pregnancy.
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hugo Ribot answered
34 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Different type cysts: Not all ovarian cysts arise from ovulatory follicles that failed to rupture and release the egg. Some cysts spontaneously develop from other cells in ... Read More
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