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

One of the most common types of ovarian cysts that we see in young women is the dermoid cyst. These cysts form from very early on, as the ovaries of a young girl begin to evolve. Dermoid cysts are ...

Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In fact, “the process of ovulation—maturing an egg and releasing ...

Q: I’m 35, and I recently saw my doctor because of increased cramping. After examining me, she did an ultrasound and found I have an ovarian cyst. Does this mean I’m at risk for ovarian cancer? Do I ...

A 5 x 3-cm mandibular structure and eight teeth were found inside an asymptomatic ovarian dermoid cyst that was removed from a 15-year-old girl in New York, according to a case report published online ...

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 ...

Dolores, a 35-year-old high school teacher, came to see me at the clinic one day looking very worried. She was clutching a pelvic ultrasound report which said she had an “ovarian cyst.” Immediately ...

What are the symptoms of an ovarian cyst? "The first sign is usually pain on the side that the ovarian cyst is on," says Dr. Chang. That pain will usually be on just that one side, and it will be in ...

Although many cysts are harmless and resolve without intervention, it is important for women to be aware of Ovarian cysts Ovarian cysts are a common health concern among women, yet many remain unaware ...

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