Shilpa Reddy Shilpa Reddy Asked 7 months ago

Is an enlarged ovary a sign of cancer?

I recently had an ultrasound and the report mentioned an enlarged ovary. I'm quite worried about it. Is an enlarged ovary always a sign of cancer, or can it be due to other reasons?

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Karan Sharma Karan Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Nah, not always. My sister had an enlarged ovary and it was just a cyst, went away on its own. Still, it's something you definitely need to get checked out by a doc. Don't stress too much before you know for sure.

Preeti Singh Preeti Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

As someone managing thyroid issues, I've learned that symptoms can be misleading. An enlarged ovary can be due to many reasons, not just cancer, like cysts or PCOS. Regular check-ups and a doctor's diagnosis are crucial to understand the exact cause.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Anjali Patil Anjali Patil Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Ho na, enlarged ovary sunke toh tension aati hai. But every time it's not cancer. Kabhi kabhi cysts bhi hote hain. Still, it's best to consult a gynaecologist for proper diagnosis, haan na.

Girish Rao Girish Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh, another thing to worry about? My body is just collecting all the potential problems, I swear! 😂 But seriously, an enlarged ovary is not always cancer. My wife had it, and it was a harmless cyst. Always get it checked though, better safe than sorry, as my doctor keeps telling me.

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Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined May 2026 6 months ago

At a good hospital, doctors always tell you to ask questions. No, an enlarged ovary is not *always* cancer. It can be due to cysts, hormonal issues, or other benign conditions. But because it *can* be a symptom, you must see a specialist and get a clear diagnosis. Don't delay.

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