Functional Ovarian Cysts: What Increases Your Risk
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What Increases Your Risk
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 functional ovarian cyst.
- Current use of clomiphene citrate, such as Clomid or Serophene, to start ovulation. For more information, see the topic Fertility Problems.
- Use of low dose progestin-only contraception (such as some implants, pills, and IUDs).
Tubal sterilization ("having your tubes tied") may increase the risk of functional ovarian cysts.2 Further research is necessary to confirm this link.
| Last updated: | November 10, 2008 |
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| Author: | Sandy Jocoy, RN |
| Reviewed By: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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