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    Ovarian Cysts

    Find out how much you know about this common reproductive occurrence and when help is needed.

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    Ovarian cysts are most common in women going through menopause.

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    Ovarian cysts may occur because of:

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    Taking hormonal birth control is one way to potentially prevent future ovarian cysts.

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    Surgery on an ovarian cyst may be necessary when it:

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    Either a laparoscopy or a laparotomy could be used to treat an ovarian cyst.