My doctor found a 7 cm ovarian cyst and suggested surgery, also asked for a CA25 test. Is surgery really necessary for a cyst this size, and what does the CA25 test indicate? Should I be worried about cancer?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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please visit your gynecologist.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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