Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface. Women have two ovaries—each about the size and shape of an almond—on each side of the uterus. Eggs (ova), which develop ...

If you experience sharp, sudden abdominal pain, that could mean that an ovarian cyst burst inside of you. Before you freak out, know that having an ovarian cyst burst isn’t always as serious as it ...

Ovarian cysts are very common in people who menstruate, with an estimated 10% to 30% of women — and potentially more — developing at least one in their lifetime. These fluid-filled sacs develop in or ...

Most are not cancerous and usually disappear within three months. DR BRIGID MONDA warns that if they persist, a woman should see a doctor so that they can be surgically removed Every woman is born ...

Fact: having a cyst on your ovary isn't necessarily cause for alarm. That's because there are many different types of ovarian cysts, some of which are considered harmless and don't even come along ...

Like many health complications, ovarian cysts range from being no big deal to something that requires immediate medical intervention. Luckily, most ovarian cysts fall into the former camp, but it’s ...

Fact: People with uteruses don’t get enough credit. Not only are many of us subjected to unfathomable period cramps on a monthly basis, the trials and tribulations of postpartum life, and the ...

There's truly no shortage of things to learn about, then worry about, then relax about, when it comes to pregnancy. Somewhere on that endless list? Ovarian cysts. Most of the time, these common ...