Ovarian cysts are the most common cause of small ovarian growths in women of childbearing age.1 They are commonly seen in women who:
- Are between the ages of 20 and 35.
- Smoke. Smokers are twice as likely to have ovarian cysts as nonsmokers.1
- Are being treated for infertility with medications such as clomiphene citrate (for example, Clomid or Serophene).
- Have endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), or bulimia.
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | November 22, 2006 |
Author:Monica Rhodes
Last Updated: 11/22/2006
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