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A 25-year-old member asked:
I have ovarian cysts and amenorrhea for years with a cycle that is only induced by birth control. are there any natural ways to develop a cycle?
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Dr. Pam Yoderanswered
Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
See medical expert: If there is a history of ovarian cysts and/or abnormal hormone effect, a woman definitely needs to be seen by an expert in gynecology or rei. It is important to receive their treatment recommendations. At some point she might need to be evaluated further and treated differently. Rarely cancer can occur if the lining of the uterus is not shed properly, and natural ways have unpredictable results.
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Ovarian cysts: Can be hormonally influenced; however, doubtful the oral contraceptives will make cysts disappear, worth discussing with GYN.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Ive been on Nexplanon since ocotober 2019 so Im in my final year before it runs out. In this last year Ive suffered from severe pain right before and during menstruation occurs. Ive developed an ovarian cyst. Is this common on birth control?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
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Ovarian cyst is common at your age with or without contraceptive. However, ovarian cyst is listed as a postmarketing side effect of nexplanon.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
What would cause a two week long period? Bloodwork is normal, cat scan is normal & no ovarian cysts. Been on the same birth control for 5+ years?
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