Ovarian cysts are usually harmless but treatments may be needed to manage symptoms.
The throw in of ovarian cyst and the underlying cause are factors.
Always talk with your healthcare provider about your options and recommended treatments.
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An ovarian cyst may not cause symptoms unless it ruptures, bleeds, or becomes enlarged.
Symptoms also may vary depending on the cause.
Functional cysts usually go away on their own within one to two cycles.
However, most of these claims have no scientific backing.
Small, preliminary studies suggest that a few things may help shrink or prevent ovarian cysts.
Oral contraceptives may prevent cysts by correcting a hormonal imbalance.
Some people have used a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) gadget to manage endometriosis pain.
Other times, a cyst can cause anovarian torsion.
You may need to consider medication changes or other new approaches to managing your condition.
In other cases, a cyst is resulting from PCOS or another condition that requires treatment.
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