Cysts are small pockets of fluid that form inside the body. Ovarian cysts are common, affecting around one in 10 women. But sometimes they can cause pain—especially when they burst. You can usually ...

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 ...

Ovarian cysts generally are not painful and will go away on their own within a few months. But there are some signs when you ...

A ruptured ovarian cyst sent Kate Beckinsale to the hospital recently. But what causes ovarian cysts and how do you treat them if they rupture? Kate Beckinsale was hospitalized over the weekend after ...

Around one in 10 women will develop ovarian cysts at some point during their lives, and while the prospect of a cyst growing on your ovaries could set off alarm bells, they aren’t something you need ...

Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask a ...

If you have an ovarian cyst and suddenly feel a sharp or intense pain in your lower belly, you might wonder if the cyst has ruptured (broken open). A ruptured ovarian cyst can cause a range of ...

Share on Pinterest Miley Cyrus is among several celebrities who’ve shared their experiences with ovarian cysts. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Pop star Miley Cyrus recently revealed she ...

After months of pain, a 20-year-old from Illinois was diagnosed with a cyst on her ovary—but it was far from ordinary, as the mass was like something straight out of a science fiction movie with teeth ...

"I keep thinking, what would have happened if there had been any more delays?" Rachael Misfud said Rachael Misfud / SWNS (2) A mom of four said she was put on a nine-month waiting list to remove what ...

University of Southern Queensland provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Cysts are small pockets of fluid that form inside the body. Ovarian cysts are common, affecting around one in ten ...