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I take birth control pills, but the mri i had for my back found a ovarian cyst, why would a cyst form when the birth control pills do not ovulate me.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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Although: follicular cysts are the most common type of benign ovarian cyst(and would be suppressed with OCPs), there are other types of cysts that aren't related to follicles or ovulation.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I take birth control pills, but the mri i had for my back found a ovarian cyst, why would a cyst form when the birth control pills do not ovulate me.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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