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Overview
Most ovarian cysts develop during one part of the menstrual cycle (the growth and release of egg cells). Known as “functional cysts,” these mainly occur in puberty or during menopause. more...
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Research summaries
Overall, about 14 out of 1,000 women develop ovarian cancer at some point in their lives. About 10 out of 1,000 women die of it. Abnormal tissue can sometimes be felt by a doctor during a pelvic exam using their hands. more...
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Overview
Endometriosis-related cysts on the ovaries are known as “endometriomas.” They are also sometimes called “chocolate cysts” because they often have thick, dark blood inside them. If cysts and adhesions affect the function of a woman’s ovaries and fallopian tubes, she will often have more...
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Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries. Some have tissue inside them. They are usually non-cancerous (benign) and most of them go away on their own. They rarely cause problems, so they generally don’t need to be treated. more...
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The human body
Single or multiple hollow sacs (cysts) may develop in the ovaries. These are often filled with blood. Bleeding can also occur in the fallopian tubes or in the ligaments that hold the uterus in place in the pelvis. If the ligaments become twisted, it can affect the supply of more...
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Research suggests that laparoscopic surgery to remove visible endometrial implants and cysts in women with severe endometriosis can increase their chances of getting pregnant naturally. There is also some evidence that surgically removing endometrial implants from the ovaries increases the chances of becoming pregnant too. more...
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Real-life stories
I could feel the cysts every month. But I didn’t have a big problem with pain. I have hardly needed painkillers recently. My biggest problem was the But I didn’t have a big problem with pain. I have hardly needed painkillers recently. more...
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An ultrasound through the abdomen can detect signs of larger endometrial implants and cysts. The bladder and other organs can also be examined. An ultrasound exam through the vagina is more appropriate for determining whether you have ovarian endometriosis. more...
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Treatments and diagnostic tests
Changes in the tissue – like cysts or age-related changes in its structure – can also be seen. An enlarged thyroid gland could be a sign that it is underactive or overactive. An enlarged thyroid gland could be a sign that it is underactive or overactive. more...
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Videos
This can cause infections, cysts and adhesions. The pain will vary depending on where they develop. Some women’s bodies will remove the tissue without them noticing, though. The pain will vary depending on where they develop. more...
