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What is the best (type of) oral birth control to help with the occurrence of ovarian cysts? estrogen progesterone ratios and such....

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Dr. Matthew Palmer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Combined OCP: There is not a great answer to this question. Many types of ocp's can be helpful in preventing large cysts from forming. However, this is not a fool proof treatment either. Many people will still develop cysts. I would recommend trying any combined tri or mono-phasic pill either to a cyclic fashion (monthly or quarterly periods) or in a continuous fashion (skipping periods) to see what works for u.

Answered 11/5/2016

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