Ovarian cysts are more common before menopause than after. But as long as you have ovaries, you can develop an ovarian cyst. In this article, we’ll look at ovarian cysts that develop after menopause, ...

Ovarian cysts are small, fluid-filled growths that develop on or in the ovaries. Most of the time, they are benign and cause no symptoms. But sometimes, they can cause pain and other discomfort, ...

Unless you’re hoping to have a child (or just saw a picture of an adorable baby), you probably don’t give your ovaries much thought. So it might be a little unsettling to realize that around the time ...

Unfortunately, effective screening tools for ovarian cancer do not exist. Transvaginal ultrasonography to look for ovarian abnormalities and routine measurement of tumor markers are associated with ...

Ovarian cysts are usually not painful and will go away on their own. However, if a cyst is growing or you have multiple cysts you may have symptoms and need surgery. A ruptured cyst can cause severe ...

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 ...

Ovarian cysts have become a common health issue lately, with a lot of women getting diagnosed with these fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside the ovary. While most of these cysts are harmless ...

Ovarian cysts can sometimes affect a person’s fertility, especially if the cysts develop as part of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some surgeries for ovarian cysts may also affect fertility, but ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects your ovaries, the female reproductive organs that make eggs. It affects about 1 in every 10 women (and people assigned female at ...