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Ultrasound of Ovarian Cysts
Image courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho.
Figure 1 shows small normal-sized cysts. Figure 2 shows large cysts that affect the ovary and may cause pain.
How can you care for yourself when you have a ruptured ovarian cyst?
- Use heat, such as a warm water bottle, a heating pad set on low, or a warm bath, to relax tense muscles and relieve cramping.
- Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
- If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed.
- If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine.
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