A woman using a desogestrel POP develops a functional ovarian cyst that is causing pelvic pain. Ultrasound confirms a 5 cm simple cyst. What is the ma...

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A woman using a desogestrel POP develops a functional ovarian cyst that is causing pelvic pain. Ultrasound confirms a 5 cm simple cyst. What is the management?

Accepted Answer

Symptomatic treatment (analgesics); most functional cysts resolve spontaneously within 2-3 months. Repeat imaging in 6-8 weeks. The POP does not need to be stopped

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Remove the implant immediately

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Urgent surgical removal of the cyst

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Switch to CHC immediately to resolve the cyst

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The POP caused the cyst and is no longer effective

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): POP Functional Ovarian Cyst Conservative Management

A woman using a desogestrel POP develops a functional ovarian cyst that is causing pelvic pain. Ultrasound confirms a 5 cm simple cyst. What is the management?