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Published At April 25, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 36 weeks pregnant with a right ovarian cyst. Should I go for caesarean or normal delivery? Please help.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Balakrishnan R

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

A simple cyst is never an indication of a cesarean. After a normal vaginal delivery, you can have a scan of the abdomen and pelvis after six weeks. In this scan, only if the cyst is significant it must be removed. Other indications for surgery would be pain, massive size, or torsion, but only done after six weeks of delivery. It can be done laparoscopically. It is a simple daycare procedure. Usually, in pregnancy, the hormones are abnormal, so these cysts can enlarge. But after delivery, these hormones will decrease and the cyst will disappear on its own.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Balakrishnan R
Dr. Balakrishnan R

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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