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Melissa, TX
A 17-year-old female asked:

Ovarian cyst ruptured. not supposed to start for 2 wks, but started bleeding heavy (vaginally) and having bad pains on the side of the cyst. go to er?

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Dr. Henry Dorn
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Call your doc first : Why not call you doctor first? Assume you have one since you knew you had an ovarian cyst. If pain is not getting worse and bleeding not much heavier than a period an er visit may be unnecessary but use your judgement.
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