A 30-year-old member asked:
what to do if i know what an ovarian cyst is, i want to know what comes with having one?
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Dr. Christopher Mcguirkanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Symptoms vary: Usually ovarian cysts occur due to some hormonal irregularities. Uncommonly, they can be tumors (benign or malignant). Some have no symptoms at all. Some cause pain or pressure type symptoms. Some can acutely rupture or twist and cause sudden, severe pain. They can also occur in conjunction with irregular periods or problems conceiving.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
What is an ovarian cyst and how can I treat it? I get them regularly.
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. Andrew Silvermananswered
Fertility Medicine 49 years experience
Ovarian cyst: Ovarian cysts can occur spontaneously in women, and will usually regress. If you have a persistent cyst for 3 months it should be checked out especially if a sonogram shows a solid component to the cyst. Persistent non malignant cysts can be drained either under sedation or general anesthesia using a transvaginal approach. Using bcp's will prevent cysts if you're prone to them.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What are symptoms of an ovarian cyst?
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Dr. CESAR HOLGADOanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Ovarian Cyst: Cysts may be asymptomatic for the most part and only discovered during a routine gyn examination. Occasionally they may present as a vague to severe abdominal pain. Some malignant ovarian cysts may also present as a gastric disturbance like bloating, eructations, dyspepsia.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Ways to know if you have an ovarian cyst?
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Dr. Michio Abeanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Your doctor: Your doctor can tell you if you have an ovarian cyst by taking your history, examining you and ordering an ultrasound.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What do I do for an ovarian cyst?
6 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 49 years experience
Talk to your MD: Simple ovarian cysts are not uncommon and are normal part of the ovulation process. However, many ovarian cancers are also cystic. Therefore it is important to consult your doctor to assess the need for further investigation and removal.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Does radiation treatments increase chances of getting an ovarian cyst?
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Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 47 years experience
No: You do not say what was radiated, but i cannot fathom how a cyst could in any way be related to radiotherapy.
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