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3.4 ovar cys postmeno monitored two years every 3 month transvaginal ultrasounds when will this monitoring stop i am seeing gynoncologist and gyn hel?

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Dr. Colleen Foos answered

Probably benign: If the 3.4 cm ovarian cyst is unchanged after ultrasounds every 3 mos for 3 years, it is likely benign. Would recommend backing off on ultrasound to once a year, unless abnormal symptoms such as pain or bloating or vaginal bleeding.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 2/20/2015

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A member asked:

3.4 ovar cys postmeno monitored two years every 3 month transvaginal ultrasounds when will this monitoring stop i am seeing gynoncologist and gyn hel?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Colleen Foos answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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