lilmissme

Laria,

Here's some info:

Follicular cysts:

Follicular cysts, sometimes called physiologic cysts, are the most common benign ovarian cyst. Contrary to what most patients think, it is of course perfectly normal to have many ovarian cysts. These follicular cysts are easily identified on vaginal sonography, usually measure a few millimeters to a few centimeters in size, and rarely become symptomatic. If they enlarge in size they may rupture, producing transient abdominal pain. Women on anticoagulant therapy may present with hemoperitoneum that requires operative evaluation and blood products. The most likely diagnosis when confronted with a 4-5 cm cyst on a reproductive-age woman during an annual exam is a follicular cysts. Some decide to reexamine the patient three months later, while others obtain a vaginal sonogram. A clear cyst is reassuring, and a follow-up exam or sonogram in 3 months is indicated. If the cyst is gone, then the patient returns in a year. If it is not, referral for operative evaluation (most likely laparoscopy) is indicated. Some prescribe oral contraceptives, which may decrease the formation of future cysts, but probably do not decrease the size of existing ones.

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