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Is an ovarian cyst during pregnancy dangerous?

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Published At April 29, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am seven weeks pregnant. A cyst in my left ovary was detected during ultrasound. My doctor advised me to wait eight weeks, and then the cyst may dissolve or be reduced. What should I do? Is this cyst dangerous?

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Balakrishnan R

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Let me put forth a few facts. The placenta, the connection between mother and baby, supplies nutrients, clears waste, and supports the pregnancy by supplying the progesterone hormone for the baby's health, formed only at 12 weeks. Sometimes, this corpus luteum will be filled with blood or watery material. If this is removed, you will abort. Nothing needs to be done. Please wait for it to get resolved in 12 to 14 weeks. There can also be functional follicular cysts in the ovary during pregnancy. They will get compressed and disappear as pregnancy progresses. After delivery, you can have a scan to see if any cysts are persisting, and if they are big enough, you may need treatment. If the scan says this is a dermoid cyst, then maybe after proper evaluation, it can be removed by laparoscopy at 14 to 16 weeks of pregnancy or after delivery. I would suggest you enjoy pregnancy and forget these small cysts.

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

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