Gynecology
There are many key areas in the field of female reproductive system
health, including menstruation, pregnancy, fertility, and
menopause. As a woman, you may be concerned about other issues
related to your sexual health, including genital problems... More
There are many key areas in the field of female reproductive system health, including menstruation, pregnancy, fertility, and menopause. As a woman, you may be concerned about other issues related to your sexual health, including genital problems and sexually transmitted diseases. If you are a female that is sexually active, or over the age of 18, it is important to begin seeing a womens health specialist in order to make sure that your reproductive system stays healthy. Before that, any concerns with menstruation should be addressed with a physician. As you get older, most women become concerned with issues pertaining to avoiding or achieving pregnancy, until menopause begins around age 50. Less
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- Q When should I call my doctor if I have functional ovarian cysts?
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Call your doctor immediately if you have: Sudden, severe pelvic pain with nausea or vomiting. Severe vaginal bleeding. Sudden faintness or weakness. Sudden dizziness with abdominal discomfort that persists for 2 hours or longer. Call your... More
- Q What medications help treat functional ovarian cysts?
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Treatment with medicine may be useful if you have recurrent, painful functional ovarian cysts. Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) are used to prevent ovulation. Without ovulation, the chance that ovarian cysts will form is reduced and your... More
- Q What can I do to manage my functional ovarian cysts?
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Home treatment can help relieve the discomfort of functional ovarian cysts. Use heat, such as a hot water bottle, heating pad or warm bath, to relax tense muscles and relieve cramping. Be careful not to burn yourself. Use pain relievers you can get... More
- Q How can I help prevent functional ovarian cysts?
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Functional ovarian cysts cannot be prevented if you are ovulating. Anything that makes ovulation less frequent reduces your chance of developing an ovarian cyst. Birth control pills, pregnancy, and breast-feeding in the first 6 months following birth... More
- Q What increases my risk for functional ovarian cysts?
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A functional ovarian cyst sometimes develops during the latter part of the menstrual cycle, when an egg follicle fills up with fluid. Factors that may increase your risk for developing a functional ovarian cyst include: A history of a previous... More
- Q How does functional ovarian cysts affect my body?
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Most functional ovarian cysts cause no symptoms and go away without treatment in 1 to 2 months or after 1 to 2 menstrual periods. Some cysts grow as large as 4 in. (10.2 cm) in diameter before they shrink or rupture. A rupturing functional cyst can... More
