Are ovarian cysts a problem for Jadelle users?
Functional ovarian cysts or enlarged follicles occur in levonorgestrel implant users more frequently than they do in women who do not use Jadelle or Norplant. If follicles become enlarged, they may produce some discomfort in some women, although most users would not be aware of them unless they were found during a physical exam. In the majority of women affected, enlarged follicles will spontaneously disappear and do not require surgery. Rarely, they may twist or rupture, sometimes causing abdominal pain, so that surgery is required.
