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Can ovarian cysts be prevented?

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Can ovarian cysts be prevented?

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Ovarian cysts are a normal part of ovulation. One way to prevent them is to prevent ovulation. Obstetrician and gynecologist Evelyn Minaya, M.D., explains how in this video.

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