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During a ct exam of lumbar area due to pain in lower back and hips my ob discovered a cyst on my left ovary 34mm, it has grown 10mm in the last year. i am postmenopausal had uterine ablation and have bowel problems. what should i be asking my doc?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need for removal: Ovarian cysts are not uncommon, but ovarian cancers can also present as cysts. Talk to your doctor if your lesion warrants removal. Wish you good health!

Answered 2/2/2020

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A member asked:

During a ct exam of lumbar area due to pain in lower back and hips my ob discovered a cyst on my left ovary 34mm, it has grown 10mm in the last year. i am postmenopausal had uterine ablation and have bowel problems. what should i be asking my doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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