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Ovarian cyst, functional
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Ovarian cyst, functional
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Fluid-filled sac within or on the ovary
Symptoms may include abdominal pain or fullness and an irregular menstrual cycle
Caused by a change in the normal function of the ovaries during egg production
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects females only
Can occur in females of reproductive age, more commonly occurs in the middle of menstrual period
May be mild to severe
Rarely life threatening
Treatments
Urinate as soon as you feel the urge to go
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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