Ovarian Cyst
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Ovarian-cysts
Get involved in your care! Explore the different treatments available for ovarian cysts and find out what's right for you.
The pill as a treatment
Revolution Health
Estrogen and progestin birth control pills have been shown to decrease risk of ovarian cysts. Get detailed information on using pills for treating cysts.
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All about ovarian cysts
Medic8
Looking for info on ovarian cysts? This easy-to-read and comprehensive article is the perfect place to get started.
For the experts
eMedicine
Highly technical and detailed look at ovarian cysts, including graphic pics of cysts. A good resource if you want to get technical or if you're a med student.
Ovarian cyst during pregnancy
Net Doctor
Get answers to your concerns regarding ovarian cysts and pregnancy: Does the cyst need to be removed? What are the risks?
What is it?
Medicine Net
Short on time? This quick read will get you up to speed on ovarian cysts.
Can cysts cause cancer?
Cancer Research UK
An often asked question about ovarian cysts: Are they linked to cancer? This article has the answers.
Types of cysts
Health Square
Did you know that ovarian cysts are part of the normal menstrual cycle? So what types of cysts cause problems?
What to look out for
Health Scout
While most ovarian cysts are symptomless, some can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, bleeding and may require medical attention.
Screening for cysts
Mayo Clinic
Laparoscopy or ultrasounds can be used to aid in diagnosis of ovarian cysts and in determining the type of cyst and the treatment options.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome
Ctr. for Young Womens Hlth.
Multiple ovarian cysts are usually one of the symptoms of PCOS. Very readable article explains PCOS in easy to understand terms.
New look at old treatments
Everybody
Surprising discoveries about the new birth control pills, tubal ligations and ovarian cysts.
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An alternative approach
Herbal Encyclopedia
Milk thistle, wild yam and dandelion root more your cup of tea? You might be interested in these herbal remedies for painful ovarian cysts.

