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Don't trust all health websites
After doing extensive research on ovarian cysts on the web I have noticed that a couple of websites have incorrect information.
The BUPA website and Patient UK website (relevant to UK people only I know) for instance give the impression that more cysts are malignant than other sites say.
BUPA say that half of all post menopausal cysts are malignant, but this is completely at odds with other sites which say that most are benign.
This is just a warning to anyone researching cysts on the web that some information may be out of date, so don't just go off one site.
I have e-mailed both the sites mentioned to complain and told them they should ensure the information they are giving is up to date and accurate.
The BUPA website and Patient UK website (relevant to UK people only I know) for instance give the impression that more cysts are malignant than other sites say.
BUPA say that half of all post menopausal cysts are malignant, but this is completely at odds with other sites which say that most are benign.
This is just a warning to anyone researching cysts on the web that some information may be out of date, so don't just go off one site.
I have e-mailed both the sites mentioned to complain and told them they should ensure the information they are giving is up to date and accurate.
Hi, I agree, Patient.co.uk says dermoid cysts go away on their own, which they dont! I have read a couple of scary cases from a Japanese hospital done over a study of 20 years, which scared me about dermoids, I told my doctor and he said rubbish stats. also alot of studies./stats are different depending on what the study entails, each can give out different results.
You are absolutely right, not all websites are 100% accurate. When doing research, you should never take any of the information for 100% truth. You can use the information to guide you in questions to ask you doctor, but you should always seek the opinion of a doctor. Thanks for the post.
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