A cyst is a sac or cavity that may be filled with pus, semi-solid material, or air. It doesn’t usually cause pain until it gets large. An abscess is a painful, red infection that’s filled with pus. A ...

Noticing a lump in your body can be frightening, but not every lump signals danger or indicates a serious medical issue. Many people mistake cysts for tumours or vice versa, yet understanding the ...

There’s no doubt that women’s healthcare has been seriously understudied and underfunded for far too long. Many of us have heard terms like uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, but few of us — unless ...

Bartholin cysts are common fluid-filled lumps that form near the opening of your vagina. When infected, they can become abscesses, which can have more severe symptoms and require different treatments.

Discovering a lump can be alarming, but not all are dangerous. Cysts, typically fluid-filled and harmless, differ from tumours, which are solid growths that can be benign or malignant. Understanding ...