Ovarian%20mass Treatment
Pharmacotherapy
Combination Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
- Combination OCs do not provide an advantage in the treatment of functional ovarian cysts when compared with expectant management
- Studies suggested that expectant management is as effective as hormonal treatment for the resolution of functional ovarian cysts
- Patients may be offered OCs if they are seeking contraception
- Estrogen/progestogen therapy may be useful in patients with anovulatory cycles who need OCs to induce the next period
- Many combination OCs are available. Please see the latest MIMS for specific prescribing information