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Do birth control pills prevent future ovarian cysts from occurring?

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Maybe: Studies have shown that because birth control pills decrease the chance of ovulation, they may also reduce the formation of new functional ovarian cysts. They will not make a cyst you have now go away any faster then without medication.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/2/2014

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Possibly: Birth control pills usually will not assist in resolving ovarian cysts but may help in preventing new ones from developing.

Answered 1/24/2019

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