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Can ovarian cyst cause extremely light period?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Not that I am aware: Of. An ovarian cyst can sometimes cause pelvic pain, but a simple ovarian cyst should not have any effect on a patient's period.

Answered 5/29/2018

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