Can Ovarian Cysts Lead to Cancer?
If you’re ovulating, the odds are good that your ovaries have developed a few cysts and will continue to do so until menopause. Given that reality, should you be concerned about ovarian cancer? Likely not.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our office is working diligently to minimize exposure to our patients and healthcare providers. We are adjusting our clinic schedule and hours in order to maintain and comply with CDC and government standards to social distancing and sanitation.
At this time, we are prioritizing urgent/emergent GYN visits and obstetric care. If you have any questions , please contact our office for further information. We understand that this is a difficult time for many of our patients. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
For expert obstetrics and gynecologic care in the Dallas and Irving areas of Texas, trust board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Jose F. De Leon, aka “Dr. D.” He offers a variety of services for women from puberty to menopause, including annual Pap smears, infertility support, STD testing, and management of endometriosis.
Dr. D is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he majored in biology and went on to earn a degree from UT Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Paul Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. D has been in private practice for 16 years and enjoys privileges at Pine Creek Medical Center, Dallas Medical Center, Methodist Hospital Dallas, and Medical City at Dallas. He also serves as the Chairman of Women Services at Dallas Medical Center.
In addition to offering general obstetrics services and gynecology support for women from puberty through the postmenopausal years, Dr. D provides several in-office procedures, including EssureⓇ and endometrial ablation.
















If you’re ovulating, the odds are good that your ovaries have developed a few cysts and will continue to do so until menopause. Given that reality, should you be concerned about ovarian cancer? Likely not.
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