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Ovarian Cysts
Alternate Names : Functional Ovarian Cysts, Physiologic Ovarian Cysts
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Ovarian Cysts Treatment
Functional ovarian cysts typically disappear within 60 days without any treatment. Oral contraceptive pills may be prescribed to help establish normal cycles and decrease the development of functional ovarian cysts.
Ovarian cysts that do not appear to be functional may require surgical removal by laparoscopy or exploratory laparotomy. Surgical removal is often necessary if a cyst is revealed that is larger than 6 centimeters or that persists for longer than 6 weeks.
Other medical treatment may be recommended if other disorders are found to be the cause of ovarian cysts, such as polycystic ovary disease.
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• Definition
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• Ovarian Cysts Symptoms & Signs
• Ovarian Cysts Prevention
• Ovarian Cysts Diagnosis & Tests
• Ovarian Cysts Treatment
• Ovarian Cysts Prognosis
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• Menopause
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Tests & Exams
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• HCG - Qualitative - Serum
• Pregnancy Test
• Ultrasound
Surgery & Procedures
• Abdominal Exploration
Other Topics
• Cysts
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• Sexual Intercourse - Painful
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Review Date : 1/30/2002
Reviewed By : Catherine S. Bradley, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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