How are ovarian cysts treated?
ANSWER
Treatments of ovarian cysts include:
- Watchful waiting
- Laparoscopy
- Birth control pills, to prevent ovulation.
Reviewed by Nivin Todd on October 16, 2020
SOURCES:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: "Endometriosis."
CDC: "Pelvic Inflammatory Disease."
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: "Pelvic Pain."
"Ovary." Katz, VL, Lentz, GM, Lobo, RA, Gershenson, DM. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Mosby Elsevier, 2007.
SOURCES:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: "Endometriosis."
CDC: "Pelvic Inflammatory Disease."
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: "Pelvic Pain."
"Ovary." Katz, VL, Lentz, GM, Lobo, RA, Gershenson, DM. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Mosby Elsevier, 2007.
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