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Ovarian cysts are a result of anovulatory or disordered menstrual cycles. Before ovulation, many follicles will mature and enlarge in the ovary enough to become cyst-like. Normally only one follicle will release its egg into the fallopian tube, leaving the others to go through different stages of re-absorption into the body. When the follicles move to the surface of the ovary, but do not release an egg, no progesterone is made. When progesterone levels fail to increase, the body sends out signals to continue the work of maturing an egg. The result is more estrogen production and estrogen dominance. The presence of excess estrogen stimulates the follicles to become cysts that grow even larger with each monthly cycle. When progesterone levels are restored to normal the cysts are usually re-absorbed and disappear within a few months. |
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