Ovarian cysts are small sacs full of fluid that form on your ovaries. You have two ovaries, each about 3-4 centimeters (cm) in size. An egg develops each month in your ovaries and passes through the ...

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 ...

Ovarian cysts are common in females of reproductive age. Most of them are harmless, but some may rupture. A sudden, sharp pain in the lower abdomen, with nausea and vomiting in some cases, can ...