I have an 8cm cyst in my right ovary and I'm really confused about what to do next Some doctors recommend surgery while others say medication might work or even suggest planning a family early I'm not sure which option is best for me and feeling pretty overwhelmed Can you help me understand what would be the right approach for my situation

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Large or persistent ovarian cysts, or cysts that are causing symptoms, usually need to be surgically removed. Surgery is also normally recommended if there are concerns that the cyst could be cancerous or could become cancerous. There are 2 types of surgery used to remove ovarian cysts: a laparoscopy.

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