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Functional ovarian cysts usually don't need treatment. Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) may help make cycles normal and decrease the development of functional ovarian cysts. Simple ovarian cysts that are larger than 5 - 10 centimeters and complex ovarian cysts that...[read article]

Tests for Ovarian Cysts

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Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. Th...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Pelvic ultrasound is a procedure where harmless, high-frequency sound waves are projected into the abdomen. These waves reflect off of the internal structures and c...  More
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Transvaginal ultrasound is a type of pelvic ultrasound. It is used to look at a woman''s reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and v...  More
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography.  More
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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients'' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a u...  More
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A magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scan of the pelvis is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the area between the hip bones. This part of the body is...  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  More
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An estradiol test measures the amount of a hormone called estradiol in the blood. Estradiol is the most important form of estrogen found in the body.  More
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LH blood test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone(LH).LH is a protein hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, an increase in LH levels at...  More
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A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow o...  More
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Medical Procedures for Ovarian Cysts

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Watchful Waiting
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Surgical Procedures for Ovarian Cysts

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Unilateral oophorectomy(also called an ovariectomy) is the surgical removal of an ovary. If one ovary is removed, a woman may continue to menstruate and have childr...  More
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Removal of Ovarian Cyst
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Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the surgical removal of a fallopian tube and an ovary. If both sets of fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed, the procedure is...  More
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Self Care for Ovarian Cysts

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Observation
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