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Can having sex rupture an ovarian cyst?

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Yes, potentially: It can, but it is an unusual occurrence. Typically for sex to cause a cyst to rupture, the cyst would be a little larger than a normal, follicular cyst.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 2/20/2020

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