Complex Ovarian Cyst
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Dangerous or not?
Medicine Net
How do physicians decide when a cyst is cause for concern, and how does this affect you? This quick explanation will help you make sense of your doctor's advice.
See for yourself
Women's Surgery Group
Find lots of photos of different types of ovarian cysts, including complex ovarian cysts, but skip this one if you're squeamish.
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Check your knowledge
Medline Plus
This interactive tutorial will walk you through the basics on types of cysts, symptoms you might experience, diagnosis and treatment. You'll even get quizzed along the way.
Understanding complex cysts
Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
This article does a good job of defining complex ovarian cysts. Here you'll learn what types of ovarian cysts are considered complex - important because many sources don't use the "complex" term.
What makes it complex?
BlueCross
This nice QA-style explanation provides a good definition of and perspective on a complex ovarian cyst diagnosis.
This article nicely defines the hemorrhagic cyst condition, and gives some real-life dos and don'ts for dealing with the discomfort you might experience.
Your cyst resource
eMedicine Health
Remember that a complex ovarian cyst is any that is not filled with fluid, and read this article to understand more about your symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
What they are not
Gyno
What is your doctor referring to when she mentions a complex ovarian cyst? The differences between complex cysts and polycystic ovaries are discussed here.
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Laparoscopy explained
Medline Plus
Many articles with information on complex ovarian cysts discuss laparoscopy as a possible treatment, but what is it? Spend some time with this tutorial to learn the details on this procedure.
Birth control pills could help
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
The use of birth control pills reduces the risk for developing all ovarian cysts, including complex ovarian cysts. Read on to learn more about how oral contraceptives can help to manage your cyst discomfort.
But your low-dose pill might not!
Everybody
If your complex ovarian cyst treatment includes the pill, share this article with your physician and ensure you're taking the right ones.
Treatment options and advice
Health Square
Watch and wait, ultrasound, or laparoscopy? Consult this article for available complex ovarian cyst treatment options, and learn why your physician might recommend one type over another.

