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I have pcos, for 6 years after coming off the pill. for 3 years now my period is regular. but my pcos cysts is causing daily pain, so my doctor is putting me back on the pill. a good idea? and why?

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Dr. Michael Opsahl answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Ovary Suppression: Assuming that the pain is from cysts, the bcp works by suppression follicle (cyst) formation. It might help with cysts. Pco cysts usually are very small and not a source of pain, so perhaps the pco is not the issue. Best wishes.

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Answered 1/27/2014

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A member asked:

I have pcos, for 6 years after coming off the pill. for 3 years now my period is regular. but my pcos cysts is causing daily pain, so my doctor is putting me back on the pill. a good idea? and why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Opsahl answered

Dr Niazi and another doctor agreed

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