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Multiple cysts still forming and on high dosage of birth control. three on left ovary and one on right. will it get better or continue having cysts?

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Dr. Adam Kinninger answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

? Overweight: If you are overweight you may have poly cystic ovarian syndrome. (pcos). The primary treatment for this is weight loss through diet and exercise. A diabetic medication called metformin may also be beneficial.

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Answered 1/4/2015

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