The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Ovarian cysts includes:
Source: Diseases Database
Other conditions that might have Ovarian cysts as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Ovarian cysts as a complication includes:
Conditions listing Ovarian cysts as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions.
For a more detailed analysis of Ovarian cysts as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Ovarian cysts.
Women who do not ovulate regularly can develop multiple cysts. This is a disorder in which the ovaries are enlarged and contain many small cysts. This can be caused by a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms of PCOS include irregular menstrual periods, infertility, and increased body hair. (Source: excerpt from Ovarian Cysts: NWHIC)
With a diagnosis of Ovarian cysts,
it is important to consider
whether there is an underlying condition causing Ovarian cysts.
These are other medical conditions that may possibly
cause Ovarian cysts.
For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis
or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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