Simple ovarian cysts on ultrasound can be considered normal findings and safely ignored, while complex cysts are strongly associated with an increased cancer risk, a nested case-control study found.

Ovarian cysts are sacs or pockets of fluid that form on the ovaries. There are two types of cysts: simple and complex. These are fluid-filled cysts that have no solid features. They are often either a ...

Simple ovarian cysts that are discovered when a woman undergoes pelvic ultrasound are not associated with an increased risk for ovarian cancer and do not need to be followed with subsequent ...

If an ovarian cyst is left untreated, it will usually resolve on its own. However, a solid or partially solid cyst may need to be evaluated by a lab to make sure it isn’t cancerous. While most ovarian ...

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 ...

When you hear the term ‘chocolate cyst,’ it sounds almost harmless. Maybe even sweet. But for millions of women dealing with pelvic pain, the reality is far from it. Known medically as an Ovarian ...