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A condition in which a growth (often balloon-like, thin-walled, and filled with fluid) arises on an ovary (the female organ that produces eggs).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Cyst • Ovarian diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

Polycystic ovary syndrome
Condition

Symptoms

Bloating or abdominal fullness
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Fever
Left lower abdominal pain
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Ovarian cyst
Antibiotic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Ovarian cyst

Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery
Laparotomy

Other treatments

Conservative management

Tests

Cancer antigen 125
Karyotyping

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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