Question 333 · LEK · Ovarian cysts
Surgical treatment of an ovarian functional cyst is recommended if:
- A. the cyst is the cause of secondary amenorrhea.
- B. the cyst is the cause of excessive menstruation.
- C. the cyst persists during 2 consecutive menstruation cycles.
- D. the cyst size is greater than 3 cm.
- E. the cyst size is greater than 6 cm and the cyst causes pain.
Hint
Functional cysts usually regress on their own; think about which combination of size and symptoms justifies abandoning observation.
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