Been told you have an ovarian cyst? Don’t panic

Ovarian cysts are found in nearly all pre-menopausal women, and up to fifteen percent of those who are postmenopausal. What makes them occur, what is the chance that a cyst is or will become cancerous and how aggressively should it be treated?

Functional cysts rarely become larger than six centimeters and should resolve and dissolve after two to three cycles…

Don’t freak if your doctor tells you that you have an ovarian cyst. Chances are it is benign. The proper workup is essential and will often allow you to safely wait, follow and avoid unnecessary surgical intervention…

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  1. patricia wrote:

    I have just found out that I have a 6.5cm cysts on my right ovary and 1.6cm cyst on my left ovary. I am freaking out a little bit because the on e on the right is so large and I am in a great deal of pain, with nausea. I should have also say that I am 33 and have had a hysterectomy three years ago. Thy left my ovaries due to my age.

    Posted 22 Jan 2007 at 4:06 am

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