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What Does Resolving Ovarian Cyst, None At Pathological Levels Mean?

Can you explain this for me. My R ovary presently measures 3.2cm and contains a dominant follicle of 1.98cm. My L ovary measures 5.04 cm and contains a dominant cyst of 3 x 2 cm and several follicles. The impression form my ultra sound say I have a resolving ovarian cysts. and none are at pathological levels at this time.Thank you
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Hello,
Wellcome to HCM
Resolving ovarian cysts means normal physiological cysts and there is nothing to worry about.
A physiologic cyst is one that serves a purpose in reproductive function—it's where your eggs are made and where the hormones estrogen and progesterone are made. For that reason physiologic ovarian cysts are also called functional ovarian cysts. These cysts appear and disappear as you progress from one menstrual cycle to the next.
Pathological cysts are often a mixture of fluid and solid tissue. The scan can usually tell if there is a possibility that the cyst is cancerous. If there is a possibility that the cyst is cancerous, then more detailed tests such as an MRI scan may be suggested.
However in your case there is no pathological cyst.

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What Does Resolving Ovarian Cyst, None At Pathological Levels Mean?

Hello, Wellcome to HCM Resolving ovarian cysts means normal physiological cysts and there is nothing to worry about. A physiologic cyst is one that serves a purpose in reproductive function—it s where your eggs are made and where the hormones estrogen and progesterone are made. For that reason physiologic ovarian cysts are also called functional ovarian cysts. These cysts appear and disappear as you progress from one menstrual cycle to the next. Pathological cysts are often a mixture of fluid and solid tissue. The scan can usually tell if there is a possibility that the cyst is cancerous. If there is a possibility that the cyst is cancerous, then more detailed tests such as an MRI scan may be suggested. However in your case there is no pathological cyst.