How can I can differentiate between pcos and ovarian cyst. please explain in detail. I am having pcos. But it can be possible that I am having ovarian cyst and not pcos. How shd I differentiate. And can bkth of these go off on its own.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Dr. Vandana Krishnaprasad MIVF Specialist19yrs exp

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Pcos - many small cysts. Ovarian cyst could be single or may be 2-3 etc.

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Dr. Mayuri KothiwalaGynaecologist8yrs exp

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Hello. Ovarian cyst and PCOS both can affect your mensus. But they can be differentiated by USG easily. PCOS is seen as multiple small follicles (more than 12) of 2-9 mm size where as cyst will be single. Moreover PCOS is associated with hormonal disturbances and LH: FSH ratio is >2. Ovarian cyst if simple <3 cm or haemorrhagic resolves on it's own. PCOS generally requires treatment.

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