Women's Health
Who Is Affected by Functional Ovarian Cysts
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.
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