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How do ovarian cysts affect fertility?

Ovarian cysts are extremely common in ovulating women—though you might not know it, most women produce at least one ovarian cyst every month. While the majority are harmless or even helpful, some ovarian cysts affect fertility, by way of the illnesses that cause the cysts.

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